Karua v Judicial Service Commission (Miscellaneous Civil Application E412 of 2023) [2024] KECA 156 (KLR) (23 February 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 156
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 156 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 February 2024
The Court finds that the reasons advanced for the delay in filing the appeal are reasonable and allows the application for extension of time to file the appeal within seven days from the date of this ruling.
Facts
The applicant, Martha Karua, sought orders in the High Court for an order of certiorari to quash the decision of the respondent dismissing her complaint against Justice Lucy Gitari, among other orders. The High Court dismissed the application on January 27, 2023.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has provided a satisfactory explanation for the delay in filing the appeal.
- Whether the respondent may suffer prejudice if the application is granted.
Reasoning
The Court held that the applicant's explanation for the delay was reasonable and not inordinate, and that the respondent would not suffer prejudice if the application is granted.
Outcome
The applicant is granted leave to file the appeal within seven days from the date of this ruling.
Orders
- Leave granted to file the appeal within seven days from the date of this ruling.
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