Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal - 2001 July

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July 2001
Appellants’ challenge to a chief’s appointment failed where customary procedure and section 4(2) requirements were satisfied and relief was time-barred.
Chiefs Act s.4(2) – entitlement under customary law and majority support; Constitution s.200 – continuity of customary law; Chiefs Act ss.11–12 – discretionary removal inquiries; acquiescence/laches in chieftaincy challenges; evidentiary proof of custom; role of Group Village Headmen endorsements.
10 July 2001