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Constitutional Law [2008] ZACC 22

Chagi and Others v Special Investigating Unit (CCT 101/07)

Chagi and Others v Special Investigating Unit (CCT 101/07) [2008] ZACC 22; 2009 (2) SA 1 (CC); 2009 (3) BCLR 227 (CC) ; 2009 (1) SACR 339 (CC) (3 December 2008)

Court
Constitutional Court
Case number
CCT 101/07
Judges
Yacoob, Langa, Kroon, Madala, Mokgoro, Nkabinde, O'Regan, Van der Westhuizen

The Constitutional Court held that liabilities of the first Special Investigating Unit were not extinguished by repeal of the 1997 proclamation.

  • State Liability
  • Interpretation Act Section 12 2 C
  • Special Investigating Units Act
  • Nominal Defendant
  • Repeal Of Proclamation
  • Delictual Claims Against State Entities
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