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November 1995
President of Malawi & Anor. v Kachere & Ors. (MSCA Civil Appeal 20 of 1995) [1995] MWSC 2 (19 November 1995)
The respondents cannot sue the President or Speaker personally for official acts; proceedings must be brought via the Attorney General.
  • Constitutional law — Suit against high office‑holders — President and Speaker not "public officers" for personal suability — Actions against official acts to be brought via Attorney General — Presidential immunity under s.91(1) — Parliamentary privilege under s.60 — Declaratory relief requires sufficient interest/standing
19 November 1995