Constitutional Court · [2016] ZMCC 5 · 31 October 2016

Hichilema and Another v Lungu and Others (34 of 2016) [2016] ZMCC 5 (31 October 2016)

Originating summons on swearing‑in dismissed as abuse of process and barred by presidential immunity. Flynote Constitutional Law — Procedure — Originating Summons — Whether proper vehicle to determine Articles 101(6) and 105(2)(b) — Presidential Immunity — Article 98 — Civil proceedings against President barred without removal of immunity Civil Procedure — Abuse of Process — Multiplicity of actions and forum shopping — Striking out hopeless or re‑litigatory proceedings Read full summary

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