Supreme Court of Zimbabwe

Supreme Court of Zimbabwe
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17°49′32″S 31°03′08″E / 17.8256°S 31.0523°E / -17.8256; 31.0523
Established18 April 1980
(44 years ago)
 (1980-04-18)[1]
LocationHarare, Zimbabwe
Coordinates17°49′32″S 31°03′08″E / 17.8256°S 31.0523°E / -17.8256; 31.0523
Composition methodPresidential nomination with Judicial Service Commission confirmation
Authorised byConstitution of Zimbabwe
Websitewww.zimlii.org
Chief Justice of Zimbabwe
CurrentlyVacant
Since15 May 2021

The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe is the highest court and final court of appeal in Zimbabwe.

The judiciary is headed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court who, like the other justices, is appointed by the President on the advice of the Judicial Service Commission. It has original jurisdiction over alleged violations of fundamental rights guaranteed in the constitution and appellate jurisdiction over other matters.

The Supreme Court is separate from the High Court of Zimbabwe.

  1. ^ Lawson, Gary; Seidman, Guy (2001). "When Did the Constitution Become Law?". Notre Dame Law Review. 77: 1–37.