Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Interpretation of Constitutional Provisions — Intention of the Law Makers

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that the court's function in interpreting constitutional provisions is to seek the intention of the legislature from the provision, interpreting it as it is, not as it ought to be. The principle applies in constitutional interpretation. It ensures that legislative intention prevails.…

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