Requirement to issue reasoned decision

Contested Parliamentary ElectionCases

Article (112): The Supreme Court shall create a consultative body toinvestigate contested election cases. The consultative body shall be composedof heads of courts of appeals or their deputies. In view of recommendationsforwarded by the consultative body with reference to the issues at stake, theSupreme Court shall issue its verdict(s) no later than (10) days from receiptof such recommendations and before the elected council holds its first session.The Supreme Court’s rulings shall be final and irrevocable and shall becommunicated to the Supreme Committee in due course. 

Article (113): The SupremeCourt shall grant the winning candidate access to a copy of the electoralcontest lodged against him/her. The candidate shall then be required to submithis/her defense in writing within (4) days following legal notification of thecase in focus. 

Source: General elections and referenda Law Number 13 of 2011,