This is a judicial review. The matter was commenced in
the High Court Principal Registry as Miscellaneous
Application No. 132 of 2006. On 21st September, 2007
Acting Chief Justice H.M. Mtegha certified these
proceedings under Section 3(2) of the Courts
(Amendment Act) 2004 as substantially relating to and
concerning the interpretation or application of the
provisions of the Constitution of Republic of Malawi. It was
directed that the matter be heard and disposed of by a
Panel of not less than 3 High Court Judges. A panel
consisting of Nyirenda J, as he then was, Singini J, as he
then was and Chinangwa J was constituted. 