Supreme Court References

The Supreme Court Reference under section 19 of the national Constitution, deals with questions of , where the Supreme Court shall upon application by an authority , give its opinion on any question relating to the interpretation or application of any provision of a law including any questions as to the validity of a law or a proposed law. Any opinion given by Supreme Court ,as a result,  has the same binding effect as any other decision of the Supreme Court.

CLRC is one of those authorities mentioned under Section 19 of the Constitution that can initiate or file Supreme Court Reference to challenge any law or proposed law, to ensure that these laws are consistent with the Constitution or the original intentions of the Constitution.

The Supreme Court Reference is one of those processes that ensure the Constitution is protected and maintained as the supreme law of the land, rendering the noble duty for authorities like CLRC as guardians of the Constitution.

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