Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — High Court — Constitution of High Court — Section 238 of 1979 Constitution — Minimum Number of Judges — Whether Precludes State Law Requiring Two Judges for Appellate Jurisdiction

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

State law requiring two judges is not unconstitutional. The Constitution sets a minimum, not a maximum. The principle applies to constitutional law. The rule allows states to require more judges. The court will uphold such provisions. The principle is well-established.

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