Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe - 2025 July

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July 2025
29 July 2025
Direct access refused where Supreme Court lawfully set aside an arbitral award contrary to contract and public policy.
Constitutional procedure — Direct access — Constitutional review of final Supreme Court judgments — Arbitral awards — Public policy under Model Law — Sanctity of contract; exclusion of consequential damages — Finality of Supreme Court decisions — Rights to equal protection (s56) and fair hearing (s69).
24 July 2025
Direct access granted where Supreme Court decision validated trial irregularities that prima facie compromised fair trial rights.
Constitutional law — Direct access — Reviewability of Supreme Court decisions in non-constitutional matters — Interlocutory appeals and binding effect — Right to fair trial (s 69(2)) — Equal protection (s 56(1)) — Assessment of general damages without quantum evidence.
21 July 2025
Direct access refused where Supreme Court lawfully exercised discretion and no constitutional rights were shown to be violated.
Constitutional law – Direct access to Constitutional Court – r 21 interests of justice test – Supreme Court’s exercise of discretion – failure to determine issues – right to equal protection (s56) and fair hearing (s69) – availability of alternative remedies – tax assessments and specialised tax appeal courts.
8 July 2025