Principle

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Jurisdiction of Election Tribunal — Pre-election Matters

Area of law
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that Section 285(1)(a) of the Constitution does not accommodate pre-election matters, which are not within the jurisdiction of election tribunals. The principle applies in election petitions. It ensures that pre-election matters are heard in the proper court. The principle reflects the limits…

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