Answer:
In the case of Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others v. Prince and Others, the ratio decidendi (reasons for the decision) of the court centered around the interpretation of South Africa's constitutional provisions regarding the use and possession of cannabis. The court held that criminalizing the private use and cultivation of cannabis by adults in their homes infringed upon their right to privacy, autonomy, and dignity as protected by the Constitution. Additionally, the court recognized that the criminalization disproportionately targeted Black and marginalized communities, exacerbating existing social inequalities. Therefore, the court declared the relevant provisions of the legislation unconstitutional and invalid, allowing adults to use and cultivate cannabis for personal consumption in private dwellings.
