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Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest Court in the administration of justice in Ghana.

The Court is presided over by the Chief Justice and in his absence the most senior of the Justices of the Supreme Court, as constituted shall preside. Judges who sit in the Supreme Court are referred to as Justices of the Supreme Court.

The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice and not less than nine Justices. It has exclusive original jurisdiction in all matters relating to the enforcement or interpretation of the 1992 Constitution. It also has supervisory jurisdiction over all the Courts in Ghana. It is located only at the Headquarters in Accra.

Physical address
Judicial service of Ghana, P.O Box GP 119, Accra, Law court complex Accra, Tel: (+233) 0302-663951, 663954, 666671, Tel: (+233) 0302-748100, 748101, 748102
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February 2025
26 February 2025
Supreme Court upholds the grant of an interlocutory injunction to preserve land dispute status quo.
Land law - interlocutory injunction - prima facie right to land - exercise of judicial discretion.
26 February 2025
Auditor-General's disallowance powers validated over private entities, requiring prior hearings to protect administrative justice.
Administrative law - Auditor-General's powers - Disallowance and Surcharge - Application to private persons - Right to administrative justice.
26 February 2025
Court dismissed claims against the Electoral Commission's voter registration process, emphasizing pragmatic balance over idealistic demands.
Electoral Law – Scope of voter registration – Interpretation of Articles 42 and 45 of the Constitution – Administrative discretion of the Electoral Commission.
16 February 2025
Court restores property possession to landlord following tenant's breach of lease through unauthorized demolition.
Landlord-Tenant Dispute – Lease Forfeiture – Breach of Renovation Covenant – Relief Against Forfeiture Application Requirements.
11 February 2025