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SHANKAR SAKLANI V DHL GLOBAL FORWARDING (K) LIMITED [2012] KEELRC 264 (KLR)

[2012] KEELRC 264 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
264
Citation
[2012] KEELRC 264 (KLR)
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Summary at a glance

The Court found the dismissal unlawful and dismissed the Claimant's case with costs.

Facts

The Claimant, Shankar Saklani, was dismissed from his employment by the Respondent, DHL Global Forwarding (K) Limited, on January 26, 2012. The Claimant filed a memorandum of claim seeking reinstatement and compensation.

Issues

  • Whether the summary dismissal was fair and lawful.
  • Whether the Claimant is entitled to the remedies claimed.

Reasoning

The Court held that the dismissal was not fair and lawful, and the Claimant was not given an opportunity to defend himself.

Outcome

Dismissed with costs

Orders

  • The dismissal of the Claimant from employment is declared unlawful and null and void.
  • The Respondent is ordered to reinstate the Claimant and treat him in all respects as if his employment had not been terminated.
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