Constitutional interpretation
Doctrine in Constitutional. 15 cases, with the principle each one established. By lanbuk.com.
- Alie Essa Bangura v 23 Others v Chief Bai Shebora Somano Kappen v 27 Others (CIV APP 3 of 2013) [2014] SLSC 5 (18 June 2014)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2014
Principle established: The Supreme Court's original jurisdiction is invoked to determine if a political party's internal organization complies with democratic principles mandated by the Constitution.
- All People’s Congress v National Action for Social Mobilization Secretariat (NASMOS) & Another [1999] SLSC 8 (26 October 1999)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 1999
Principle established: Section 133(1) of the 1991 Constitution abolished the procedural requirement for obtaining a fiat or petition of right to commence legal proceedings against the Government of Sierra Leone.
- Allie Essa Bangura v Chief Bai Shebora Samno Kappen & Others (SC 4 of 2015) [2015] SLSC 1206 (15 December 2015)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2015
Principle established: The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to determine whether the internal organization and programs of a political party conform to the democratic principles prescribed by the Constitution.
- Aluochier v Senate & 2 others (Petition E014 of 2025) [2025] KESC 59 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Judgment)
Kenya · 2025
Principle established: The Chief Justice, as head of the Judiciary, has the authority to issue administrative circulars regarding the waiver or exemption of court fees for State organs and agencies.
- David Fornah v Alhaji Kandeh k.Yumkella And Others (SC CIV 1 of 2018) [2018] SLSC 7 (28 March 2018)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2018
Principle established: The court addressed a notice of discontinuance filed by a plaintiff in a constitutional matter concerning the eligibility of a candidate based on citizenship.
- David Fornah v Alhaji Kandeh Kolleh Yumkella (SC 2 of 2018) [2018] SLSC 2 (28 March 2018)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2018
Principle established: The court addressed a notice of discontinuance filed by a plaintiff in a constitutional matter concerning the eligibility of a candidate based on citizenship.
- David Fornah v Alhaji Kandeh Yumkella And Others (SC 2 of 2018) [2018] SLSC 10 (28 March 2018)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2018
Principle established: The court addressed a notice of discontinuance filed by a plaintiff in a constitutional matter concerning the eligibility of a candidate based on citizenship.
- Gwaro v Kenya Revenue Authority (Petition E036 of 2025) [2026] KESC 40 (KLR) (19 June 2026) (Ruling)
Kenya · 2026
Principle established: The Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction is limited to matters involving the interpretation or application of the Constitution, and mere invocation of constitutional provisions does not automatically confer such jurisdiction.
- Hon Abdul Kargbo & Another v Attorney-General and Minister of Justice & Another (SC MISC APP 2 of 2022) [2023] SLSC 5 (27 January 2023)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2023
Principle established: The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to interpret constitutional provisions regarding the electoral system and the authority of the Electoral Commission to conduct elections under specific systems.
- Hon. Abdul Kargbo & Another v Attorney General & Minister of Justice & Anothr (SC APP 6 of 2022) [2023] SLSC 1 (27 January 2023)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2023
Principle established: The Electoral Commission's power to conduct elections includes the authority to implement constitutional amendments regarding the mode of election, subject to judicial review for constitutionality.
- Mrs. Monica W. Luke v The Minister of Lands, Housing and Country Planning (SC 2/2024) [2025] SLSC 4 (15 December 2025)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2025
Principle established: The Supreme Court has the power to interpret and enforce constitutional provisions relating to the protection of property rights against unlawful state interference or acquisition.
- Omrie Golley And Others v S (SC MISC APP 1 of 2006) [2006] SLSC 3 (6 May 2006)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2006
Principle established: An objection challenging the constitution of a panel based on judges' retirement status lacks merit when it unsubstantiatedly impugns the integrity of the court.
- Patrick John & Another v Mohamed Koneh (Chief Electoral Commissioner) Electoral Commission of Sierra Leone & Others (SC 3 of 2023) [2023] SLSC 3 (13 July 2023)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2023
Principle established: The Supreme Court has the original jurisdiction to determine the constitutionality of actions taken by the Electoral Commission and its officers in the conduct of national elections.
- Sierra Leone People's Party & Another v Attorney-General and Minister of Justice & 7 Others (SC 5 of 2015) [2015] SLSC 1220 (8 September 2015)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2015
Principle established: The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to interpret and enforce constitutional provisions relating to public office, political parties, and the exercise of executive or legislative powers.
- Theophilus Pratt v Dr. Turad Senessie (SC. MISC.APP No. 7/2024) [2025] SLSC 2 (6 February 2025)
Sierra Leone — Supreme Court · 2025
Principle established: The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to hear matters involving the interpretation and enforcement of the Constitution as invoked by an originating notice of motion.