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Interpretation of the constitution

It should not be interpreted necessarily according to the general rules of statutory interpretation.

Constitutional

Determination of constitutional queries

Must be determined in conformity with the constitutional principles.

Constitutional

Interpretation of the constitution

It should be given purposive approach.

Constitutional

Right to vote

it's a basic structure in a democratic society and should only be limited within the law

Constitutional

Equality of the law

It's philosophical foundation of human rights and basic tenet of justice

Constitutional

Article 27 of the Constitution

Applies irrespective of the context in which discrimination occurs.

Constitutional

Nature of a superior court's obiter

Obiter of superior court is persuasive in the lower courts.

Constitutional

Two third gender rule

it's an important element of human rights protected under the Constitution.

Constitutional

Advisory opinion of the Supreme Court

Should be treated as authoritative statement of the law.

Constitutional

Gender rule in political parties

Political parties should decide on how to incorporate the gender principles

Constitutional

substantial question of law

Public importance should be considered in establishing any question of law.

Constitutional

Provisions on fundamental human rights

Should be given a dynamic, progressive, liberal and flexible interpretation.

Constitutional

Interpretation of a statute

Both purpose and effect should be looked at to ascertain the constitutional validity.

Constitutional

Interpretation of the constitution

It should be given a holistic interpretation and read as an entity.

Constitutional

Test for Constitutionality of statute

The test of constitutional is stated to be nothing but a formal test of rationality.