contravention in relation to the detained person),
then, without prejudice to any other action with
respect to the same matter which is lawfully available,
that person (or that other person) may apply to the
High Court for redress.
(2) The High Court shall have original jurisdiction—
(a) to hear and determine any application made by any
person in pursuance of subsection (1); and
(b) to determine any question arising in the case of
any person which is referred to it in pursuance of
subsection (3),
and may make such orders, issue such process and give
such directions as it may consider appropriate for the
purpose of enforcing or securing the enforcement of any
of the provisions of sections 4 to 21 (inclusive) of
this Constitution:
Provided that the High Court may decline to exercise
its powers under this subsection if it is satisfied
that adequate means of redress for the contravention
alleged are or have been available to the person
concerned under any other law.
(3) If in any proceedings in any subordinate court any
question arises as to the contravention of any of the
provisions of sections 4 to 21 (inclusive) of this
Constitution, the person presiding in that court may,
and shall if any party to the proceedings so requests,
refer the question to the High Court unless, in his
opinion, the raising of the question is merely
frivolous or vexatious.
(4) Where any question is referred to the High Court in
pursuance of subsection (3), the High Court shall give
its decision upon the question and the court in which