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The 1st Respondent, a Nigerian citizen, Roman Catholic and accredited agent of the Appellant for company and association registrations, commenced an action at the Federal High Court, Abuja, challenging Sections 839, 842 – 848 and 851 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act 2020 for allegedly violating his constitutional rights to freedom of religion, peaceful assembly and association, and fair hearing. He also challenged the constitutionality of the Administrative Proceedings Committee established under Section 851 and sought declaratory and injunctive reliefs.