Principle

JURISDICTION — Exclusive Jurisdiction of the Federal High Court — Mines and Minerals Including Oil Fields and Geological Surveys

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

Federal High Court has exclusive jurisdiction over matters connected with mines, minerals, oil fields, and geological surveys. State High Courts lack jurisdiction over such matters entirely. The principle applies to constitutional and jurisdictional law. The rule covers any action involving these subjects, regardless of the…

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