RULING OF THE COURT
A. INTRODUCTION
[1] The applicant, by way of Reference No. E001 of 2023 and dated 31st May 2023, seeks to invoke the Supreme Court’s Advisory Opinion Jurisdiction pursuant to the provisions of Article 163(6) of the Constitution.
[2] The applicant seeks an advisory opinion from this Court on the following questions:
a. Whether there is a limitation to exercise the rights under Article 37 of the Constitution;
b. Under what circumstances can this right provided for under Article 37 of the Constitution be invoked;
c. Whether states can interfere with the right to freedom of assembly;
d. In the event of executing the right under Article 37 of the Constitution, who should be held liable for losses and damages to property;
e. Whether the police play any role regarding Article 37 in case the demonstrations lead to destruction of property, injuries and death;
f. Whether the Bill of Rights under Chapter 4 of the Constitution (in particular freedom to demonstrate) should be enjoyed b…