Exclusive constitutional review: central laws' validity centralized with mandatory referral and stay of proceedings for determination. Exclusive jurisdiction over questions as to the constitutional validity of Central laws is vested in the Supreme Court; High Courts must refer such questions when necessary for disposal, and the Supreme Court may require reference on the Attorney-General's application. Upon reference, the High Court must stay proceedings until decision; the Supreme Court, after hearing parties, will decide and may either dispose of the case or remit it with its judgment for disposal in conformity with that judgment.
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Exclusive constitutional review: central laws' validity centralized with mandatory referral and stay of proceedings for determination.
Exclusive jurisdiction over questions as to the constitutional validity of Central laws is vested in the Supreme Court; High Courts must refer such questions when necessary for disposal, and the Supreme Court may require reference on the Attorney-General's application. Upon reference, the High Court must stay proceedings until decision; the Supreme Court, after hearing parties, will decide and may either dispose of the case or remit it with its judgment for disposal in conformity with that judgment.
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