Sikalieh (Suing as the Chairman of Karen Langata District Association) v Kamenwa & 2 others (Environment & Land Petition E056 of 2022) [2023] KEELC 20549 (KLR) (5 October 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Environment & Land Court
- Case number
- 20549
- Citation
- [2023] KEELC 20549 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2023
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TypePetitionPostureAppeal from an original trialCoramEK WABWOTO
Holding
The 1st Respondent is found guilty of contempt of court and is summoned to attend open court for mitigation and sentencing.
Facts
The Petitioner sought an interim injunction to restrain the 1st Respondent from selling water on a commercial basis, and later moved for orders to restrain the 2nd and 3rd Respondents from issuing a water permit to the 1st Respondent.
Issues
- Contempt of court for disobedience of court orders
- Contempt of court for failure to comply with interim injunction
Reasoning
The court upheld the contempt finding due to deliberate disobedience of court orders.
Outcome
The 1st Respondent is found guilty of contempt of court and is summoned to attend open court for mitigation and sentencing.
Orders
- Summon the 1st Respondent to attend open court for mitigation and sentencing
- Order the 2nd Respondent to take readings of the quantity of water used by the 1st Respondent and file the report within 30 days of delivery of this ruling
- Costs of the application will abide the determination of the main Petition
Remedies
- Sentencing of the 1st Respondent for contempt of court
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