Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Judicial Powers — Jurisdiction of State High Courts — Ouster of Jurisdiction by State Law

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes the supremacy of the Constitution over State laws. Section 236(1) of the 1979 Constitution (now Section 272 of the 1999 Constitution) confers jurisdiction on State High Courts. Any State law attempting to oust or limit this jurisdiction is null and void to…

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