Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Fair Hearing — Garba v. University of Maiduguri Distinguished on Expulsion Versus Suspension

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Garba does not prohibit suspension pending investigation. The principle applies to university discipline. The case distinguishes between expulsion (requires hearing) and suspension (interim measure). The rule protects university authority to maintain order. The court will not apply Garba to invalidate reasonable interim suspensions. The principle…

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