Principle

JURISDICTION — Jurisdiction of Court — Ouster of Jurisdiction in Chieftaincy Matters — 1963 Constitution

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

The 1963 Constitution ousted court jurisdiction over chieftaincy matters. Vested rights are determined by the law at the time they vested. Subsequent repeal does not affect vested rights. The principle applies to all chieftaincy disputes under the 1963 Constitution. The court will apply the law…

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