Principle

CHIEFTAINCY LAW — Chieftaincy Disputes — Ouster of Court’s Jurisdiction — Section 24 of Chiefs Law

Area of law
CHIEFTAINCY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The Chiefs Law ousted court jurisdiction over chieftaincy matters. The provision was absolute. The principle applied to all chieftaincy disputes. The court could not entertain such matters. The rule was based on the 1963 Constitution. The ouster clause was effective. The court would strike out…

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