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Vasiya Nahashon Indimuli v Teachers Service Commission & another [2018] KEELRC 1177 (KLR)

[2018] KEELRC 1177 (KLR) Employment & Labour Relations Court
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Court
Employment & Labour Relations Court
Case number
1177
Citation
[2018] KEELRC 1177 (KLR)
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TypeEmployment DisputePosturePetition dismissed for limitationCoramMathews N. Nduma
Holding

The Petition is dismissed as the Civil Claim is barred by limitation and the court lacks jurisdiction.

Facts

The petitioner, Vasiya Nahashon Indimuli, was dismissed from employment on February 24, 1997, for having carnal knowledge of a female student resulting in pregnancy. The dismissal followed charges and a disciplinary hearing.

Issues

  1. Limitation of Action
  2. Termination of Contract

Reasoning

The court found the Petition to be based on the termination of a contract of service and dismissed it due to the expiration of the limitation period of six years from the date the cause of action arose.

Outcome

Petition dismissed

Orders

  • Petition dismissed with costs

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Limitation of Action, Act Cap 22 Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
  • Thuranira Karauri v Agnes Ncheche [1997]eKLR
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