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Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

Case Number
2018HCV01788
Year
Neutral Citation
[2019] JMFC Full 04
Date of Delivery

 

Constitutional Law - Test of constitutionality – Burden of proof- Presumption of constitutionality – Whether Oakes Test applicable – Whether court can consider matters not pleaded - Charter of fundamental rights and freedoms – Sections 13 (1), (2), (3) (a), (g), (h), (i) (ii), (j) (i), (ii) (iii), (m), (n), (o), (q), (r) - National Identification and Registration Act – Sections 2, 4, 6, 15, 20, 23, 27 (1), 30, 36 (4), 39, 40, 41, 43,45 and 60 and the Third and Sixth Schedules Of that Act – Whether offending provisions severable – Consideration of decision of the Indian Supreme court in relation to the Aadhaar project – Consideration of Canadian Charter Of Rights and Freedoms and the decisions of Canadian courts in that regard.

 

 

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