paul emmanuel kilasa kisabo vs the attorney general 2023 tzhc 15914 7 march 2023
The Court held that Article 118(2)(c) of the Constitution, when read together with Articles 110A and 120A and relevant legislation, provides an adequate and constitutionally compliant procedure for the removal of the Chief Justice. The President's power to remove the Chief Justice is not absolute or arbitrary but is subject to constitutional safeguards applicable to justices of appeal. The applicant's fears of abuse are speculative and do not warrant judicial intervention or constitutional amendment. The petition was found to lack merit and was dismissed.
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- Removal of chief justice
- Separation of powers
- Security of tenure
- Presidential powers