Tsandrakant Virchand Shah & another v Nakuru County Government & 11 others [2020] KEELC 859 (KLR)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 859
- Citation
- [2020] KEELC 859 (KLR)
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TypeLand DisputePostureAppeal from the original trialCoramD. O. OHUNGO
Holding
The court finds in favor of the plaintiffs, ordering a temporary injunction to prevent the defendants from interfering with the plaintiffs' ownership and possession of the land parcels.
Facts
The plaintiffs, Tsandrakant and Kamlesh Virchand Shah, filed a plaint and Notice of Motion against the Nakuru County Government and 11 others, claiming that the defendants had interfered with their ownership and possession of land parcels known as Land Reference Numbers 12570/188, 12570/64, and 12570/65.
Issues
- Whether the defendants' actions constitute interference with the plaintiffs' property rights
- Whether the land parcels in question are public land
Reasoning
The court does not condone unlawful acquisition of public land by private individuals or entities, and the plaintiffs have demonstrated a prima facie case that their rights are threatened.
Outcome
In favor of the plaintiffs
Orders
- A temporary injunction is issued to prevent the defendants from entering, remaining, or interfering with the plaintiffs' land parcels
Remedies
- Preservation of the plaintiffs' land parcels pending the hearing and determination of the suit
- Costs awarded to the plaintiffs
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