Principle

APPELLATE PRACTICE β€” Rules of Court β€” Subordination to Constitutional Provisions

Area of law
APPELLATE PRACTICE
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that rules of court are subsidiary legislation subordinate to the Constitution, and any rule contrary to Section 285(5)–(7) is invalid for election matters. The principle applies in election petitions. It ensures that constitutional provisions prevail. The principle reflects the supremacy of the…

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