Wildlife Lodges Limited v County Council of Narok & another (Environment & Land Case 34 of 2019) [2023] KEELC 20538 (KLR) (11 October 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 20538
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 20538 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2023
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureAppeal from a previous contempt orderCoramCG MBOGO, Ibrahim, Nyamu, Ojwang
Holding
The court found that the 2nd defendant/respondent is in breach of the orders issued by Justice Ojwang on February 2, 2004 and has disobeyed the court's orders.
Facts
Wildlife Lodges Limited filed a chamber summons application against the County Council of Narok and another, seeking orders for contempt due to alleged disobedience of court orders.
Issues
- Whether the 2nd defendant/respondent is in breach of the orders issued by Justice Ojwang on February 2, 2004
- Whether the 2nd defendant/respondent has violated and disobeyed the court's orders
Reasoning
The court ruled that contempt is conduct that impairs the fair and efficient administration of justice and upheld the authority of the court. The 2nd defendant's disobedience was found to be in breach of the court's orders.
Outcome
The court upheld the contempt order against the 2nd defendant/respondent.
Orders
- Detention of the Managing Director of the 2nd defendant, Nayan Patel for a period of six (6) months or such period as deemed necessary for disobedience
- Sequestration of the properties of the 2nd defendant and the Managing Director of the 2nd defendant, Nayan Patel for disobedience
- Prohibition of the 2nd defendant and its lawyers from being heard by the court until they purge the contempt of the orders of the court
Remedies
- Detention of the Managing Director for six months
- Sequestration of properties
- Prohibition from being heard by the court
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Civil Procedure Act
- Judicature Act
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