Article 278 of the Constitution of Nigeria

Verbatim text

For the purpose of exercising any jurisdiction conferred upon it by this Constitution or any law, a Sharia Court of Appeal of a State shall be duly constituted if it consists of at least three Kadis of that Court.

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The index files this text under article 278 of the Constitution of Nigeria.
The index files it under the chapter heading “CHAPTER VII — The Judicature”.
The row is titled “Constitution”.
The passage runs to about 39 words.

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