Maina v Juhudi Bidii Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society & 5 others (Miscellaneous Application E031 of 2025) [2026] KECOPT 172 (KLR) (26 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Copyright Tribunal
- Case number
- 172
- Citation
- [2026] KECOPT 172 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 March 2026
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureRespondents sought to be held in contempt of court for non-compliance with orders issued by the Tribunal on 30th October 2025CoramHon. J. Mwatsama Ag. Chairperson, Hon. Beatrice Sawe Member, Hon. Fridah Lotuiya Member, Hon. Michael Chesikaw Member, Hon. P. Aol Member
Holding
The Tribunal found the Respondents in contempt of court order and ordered them to show cause for civil jail for failure to comply with the order of 30th October 2025
Facts
The Applicant, Samuel Kinyanjui Maina, sought to hold the Respondents in contempt for non-compliance with orders issued by the Tribunal on 30th October 2025. The Respondents filed a replying affidavit.
Issues
- Whether the Respondents are in contempt of court order issued on 30th October 2025
- Whether the Respondents are in contempt of the Tribunal's orders
Reasoning
The Tribunal found the Respondents in contempt of court order due to their non-compliance with the orders issued on 30th October 2025, as evidenced by their failure to comply with the terms of the order.
Outcome
The application was allowed, and the Respondents were ordered to show cause for civil jail.
Orders
- The Application dated 19/1/2026 is allowed.
- The 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Respondents are hereby ordered to show cause as to why they should not be committed to civil jail for failure to comply with the order of 30/10/2025.
- On the issue of costs, we hereby order that costs of the Application be in cause.
Remedies
- Commitment to civil jail for failure to comply with the order of 30/10/2025
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Co-operative Societies Act
Cases cited (1)
- Samuel M.N. Mweru v The National Land Commission & 2 Others (2020) eKLR
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