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REPUBLIC v. JUDICIAL COMMITTEE OF VOLTA REGION HOUSE OF CHIEFS

2012

COURT OF APPEAL

GHANA

CORAM

  • APALOO JA (PRESIDING)
  • DUOSE JA
  • OFOE JA

Areas of Law

  • Administrative Law
  • Civil Procedure
  • Constitutional Law

AI Generated Summary

The appellants challenged the decision of the High Court that had dismissed their plea to prohibit the Judicial Committee's legal counsel from participating in a chieftaincy case due to alleged bias. The appeal succeeded, with the court emphasizing the principle that justice must not only be done but be seen to be done. It was concluded that the involvement of Mr. Kodzo-Kumah Dzanku posed a potential bias, highlighting the application of the principle of natural justice and the objective test for real likelihood of bias in judicial and quasi-judicial settings.

JUDGMENT