The Supreme Court is the final appellate court in all non- constitutional matters. THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULES ‘NO’ Julia Sloth-Nielsen* Résumé I INTRODUCTION The main focus of this chapter is a discussion of the recent finding of the Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe that child marriage is inconsistent with the 2013 Constitution, and that from the date of judgment, no marriage of a person aged below 18 would be legal. Bijoe Emmanuel v. … In ordinary practice, all 11 judges hear every case. 8 of 2016 361 An Act to provide for the procedure of the Constitutional Court; prescribe the powers of the Court; and provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing. Zimbabwe's constitutional court today ruled that a disputed elections which handed Robert Mugabe five more years in power were free and fair, dismissing allegations of vote-rigging. Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of Zimbabwe The judgment makes references to Indian Supreme Court judgments viz. If any judge is absent for a long period or a vacancy arises, an acting judge may be appointed. The Constitutional Court’s jurisdiction is limited only to constitutional matters. The Constitutional Court is the highest court on constitutional matters in Zimbabwe and its decisions binds all other courts. Judges have accused the Chief Justice, Luke Malaba, of overseeing court judgements, many of which are operating out of fear of going against the government line rather than being objective. Constitutional Court rules out Diaspora vote ... “We are disappointed but we will only be able to form a proper opinion after reading the full judgment of the court,” she said. In an acclaimed new building at Constitution Hill, the 11 judges stand guard over the Constitution and protect everyone's human rights. The Constitution requires that a matter be heard by a quorum of at least eight judges. The procedure in bringing a case is set out in the rules of the Constitutional Court. Constitutional Court of SA This court, the highest court in South Africa, was born of the country's first democratic Constitution in 1994. “The independence and effectiveness of the courts are central to the rule of law and governance,” reads Section 164 (2), of the Zimbabwe constitution. How it decides cases. Constitutional Court [No. Source: Specific rules for Concourt set out | The Herald June 14, 2016 Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Court Reporter— The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe now has its own specific rules that govern its operations, a development that will see only serious and befitting constitutional issues being brought before it for determination. In Zimbabwe, constitutional court rules against judicial appointment amendment. By Fidelis Munyoro, 1 April. Constitutional Court/Judical Review Constitutional Amendment Africa Zimbabwe. 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