Constitutional Court · 27 August 2025

Isaac Mwaanza (suing as a member and in the interest of the Zambia Civil Liberties Union v National Assembly and 2 Ors (2024/CCZ/0022) [2025] ZMCC 17 (27 August 2025)

Petitioner had standing but challenge to parliamentary vacancy improperly filed in Constitutional Court; vacancy questions fall to High Court/tribunal under section 96 EPA. Flynote Constitutional procedure — locus standi (generous, public-interest standing) — jurisdiction — vacancy of parliamentary seat to be determined under section 96 Electoral Process Act by High Court/tribunal — proper mode of commencement (petition vs originating summons) — Petition dismissed for improper forum and defective pleading. Read full summary

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