Legal Terminology
Affidavit: It is a written statement that is made under oath, and commonly used as evidence in court proceedings...
In Mauritius, the Judiciary is vested with all the powers to administer justice. The constitution provides for an independent judiciary based on the separation of powers, independent of the other two organisms of the State – the Executive and the Legislature.The judiciary’s independence empowers courts to uphold the rule of law and protect citizens’ constitutional rights. The Courts exercising jurisdiction in Mauritius are: The Supreme Court, The Intermediate Court, The Industrial Court, The District Courts and The Court of Rodrigues.
Types of Law
The legal system in Mauritius comprises different types of law that serve to regulate the behaviour of people,and shape...