A key limitation on abrogation is that which body’s decisions cannot be canceled?

A key limitation on abrogation is that which body’s decisions cannot be canceled?

• A. High Court decisions.
• B. Court of Appeal decisions.
• C. Supreme Court decisions in general.
• D. District Court decisions.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the High Court has ultimate authority over constitutional matters, and its decisions bind every other part of government. Because the High Court interprets the Constitution, its rulings cannot be canceled or overridden by ordinary legislation. If Parliament disagrees with a High Court interpretation, the proper remedy is a constitutional change or a new High Court decision, not a simple act of abrogation. This safeguarding keeps constitutional law stable and ensures Parliament cannot simply erase a High Court ruling. By contrast, the other courts’ decisions are not protected in the same way. Court of Appeal or District Court rulings can be overturned by a higher court or adjusted through legislation. Supreme Court decisions (in the general sense) can be varied by higher authority or by constitutional change, but the stronger, enduring limitation against canceling decisions lies with the High Court.

The key idea is that the High Court has ultimate authority over constitutional matters, and its decisions bind every other part of government. Because the High Court interprets the Constitution, its rulings cannot be canceled or overridden by ordinary legislation. If Parliament disagrees with a High Court interpretation, the proper remedy is a constitutional change or a new High Court decision, not a simple act of abrogation. This safeguarding keeps constitutional law stable and ensures Parliament cannot simply erase a High Court ruling.

By contrast, the other courts’ decisions are not protected in the same way. Court of Appeal or District Court rulings can be overturned by a higher court or adjusted through legislation. Supreme Court decisions (in the general sense) can be varied by higher authority or by constitutional change, but the stronger, enduring limitation against canceling decisions lies with the High Court.