Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Immunity of Public Officers — Section 308 of 1999 Constitution — Applicability to Election-Related Proceedings

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that Section 308 of the Constitution does not protect a Governor from election-related proceedings. Election petitions and related matters are special proceedings distinct from civil or criminal proceedings covered by the immunity provision. The principle applies where a Governor's immunity is invoked…

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