Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Delivery of Judgment — Delay Beyond Three Months — Not Automatically a Nullity

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Delay in delivering judgment does not automatically nullify it. The principle applies to all courts. The appellant must show miscarriage of justice. The rule prevents technical nullification. The court will examine prejudice. The principle is well-established.

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