One Mr wes was sued for affray in the state high court because of an argument between Mr Wes and Laurel the claimant.the agument led to Wes punching Laurel's front tooth,as a result of their shouts and screaming it attracted the neighbors.
The rullings of the court discharged and acquit wes.
Not sure what you are asking - are you asking why the high court has jurisdiction to hear criminal cases? Or are you asking why the court decided in the way it decided? Can you elaborate please?
Does the state high court have jurisdiction to hear the proceedings of infringement of fundamental human rights?
“236(1). Subject to the provisions of this constitution and in addition to such other jurisdiction as may be conferred upon it by law, the High Court of a State shall have unlimited jurisdiction to hear and determine any civil proceedings in which the existence or extent of a legal right, power, duty, liability, privilege, interest, obligation or claim is in issue or to hear and determine any criminal proceedings involving or relating ot any penalty, forfeiture, punishment or other liability in respect of an offence committed by any person.”
The Constitution, the High Court law of the relevant state and other relevant Acts of the National Assembly for special offences.
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