Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW β€” Fundamental Rights β€” Jurisdiction of State High Court and Federal High Court in Fundamental Rights Enforcement Proceedings Is Concurrent

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Section 42(1) is a special provision conferring fundamental rights jurisdiction on any High Court in a State. Section 230(1)(s) is a general provision. A later general provision does not override an earlier special provision absent unambiguous intent. The principle applies to constitutional interpretation. The rule…

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