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Constitutional Law [2018] ZACC 39

Ahmed and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Another (CCT273/17)

Ahmed and Others v Minister of Home Affairs and Another (CCT273/17) [2018] ZACC 39; 2018 (12) BCLR 1451 (CC); 2019 (1) SA 1 (CC) (9 October 2018)

Court
Constitutional Court
Case number
CCT 273/17
Judges
Zondo DCJ, Cachalia AJ, Dlodlo AJ, Froneman J, Goliath AJ, Jafta J, Khampepe J, Madlanga J, Petse AJ, Theron J

The Constitutional Court held that Immigration Directive 21 of 2015 was invalid to the extent it barred asylum seekers from applying for visas or permanent residence permits.

  • Immigration Directives
  • Ultra Vires
  • Right To Dignity
  • Just Administrative Action
  • Refugee Status
  • Permanent Residence Permits
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