Section 176: Inherent powers of Constitutional Court, Supreme Court and High Court
Constitution of Zimbabwe
The Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court and the High Court have inherent power to protect and regulate their own process and to develop the common law or the customary law, taking into account the interests of justice and the provisions of this Constitution.
PART 2
A PPOINTMENT AND T ENURE OF M EMBERS OF JUDICIARY
Insight: Inherent powers of Constitutional Court, Supreme Court and High Court
This provision establishes judicial autonomy by granting Zimbabwe's three highest courts the authority to self-regulate and evolve the legal system. It effectively creates a balance between judicial independence and constitutional boundaries, allowing courts to adapt legal principles to contemporary situations while remaining accountable to constitutional values and the interests of justice.