Article 126. Administration of justice
Exercise of judicial power
This is the official English text as consolidated on 31 December 2023. The English text is the law.
Judicial power is derived from the people and shall be exercised by the courts established under this Constitution in the name of the people and in conformity with law and with the values, norms and aspirations of the people.
In adjudicating cases of both a civil and criminal nature, the courts shall, subject to the law, apply the following principles—
justice shall be done to all irrespective of their social or economic status;
justice shall not be delayed;
adequate compensation shall be awarded to victims of wrongs;
reconciliation between parties shall be promoted; and
substantive justice shall be administered without undue regard to technicalities.