Chapter Ten - Part 2. Superior Courts

Article 163. Supreme Court

All courts, other than the Supreme Court, are bound by the decisions of the Supreme Court.

Article 164. Court of Appeal

There shall be a president of the Court of Appeal who shall be elected by the judges of the Court of Appeal from among themselves.

Article 165. High Court

The High Court has supervisory jurisdiction over the subordinate courts.

Article 166. Appointment of Chief Justice Deputy Chief Justice and Other Judges

The President shall appoint the Chief Justice and the Deputy Chief Justice following the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission.

Article 167. Tenure of Office of the Chief Justice and Other Judges

A judge shall retire from office on attaining the age of seventy years, but may elect to retire at any time after attaining the age of sixty-five years.

Article 168. Removal From Office

The removal of a judge may be initiated only by the Judicial Service Commission acting on its own motion.