Principle

CHIEFTAINCY LAW — Registered Declarations — Effect of De-Recognition on Kingmaker Status

Area of law
CHIEFTAINCY LAW
Court
Supreme Court

When a chieftaincy is de-recognised and demoted, the prescribed authority cannot simultaneously act as a kingmaker. The principle applies to chieftaincy disputes. The roles are incompatible. The rule prevents conflict of interest. The court will examine the effect of de-recognition. The prescribed authority must act…

Read the full principle with Sanctum

Sanctum is the key to all NLC content: judgments, principles, statutes, rules of court and court forms. Choose a plan from 1 month to 36 months.