Principle

JURISDICTION — Statutory Ouster of State High Court Jurisdiction — Decree No. 107 of 1993 Divests State High Courts of Jurisdiction Over Federal Agencies

Area of law
JURISDICTION
Court
Supreme Court

State High Courts have no jurisdiction over actions seeking declarations or injunctions affecting federal government or agency actions. The Federal High Court has exclusive jurisdiction under Decree No. 107 of 1993. The principle applies to constitutional and statutory jurisdiction. The rule ousts State High Court…

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