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Case Law[2025] ZMCC 14Zambia

The People v John Sinkamba and Ors (2025/CCZ/R001) (28 July 2025) – ZambiaLII

Constitutional Court of Zambia
28 July 2025
Home, Musaluke, Chisunka, Mwandenga, Kawimbe, Mulife JJC

Judgment

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