Shinyada v Judicial Service Commission (Petition E106 of 2020) [2021] KEELRC 5 (KLR) (26 November 2021) (Judgment)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 5
- Citation
- [2021] KEELRC 5 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 November 2021
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TypePetition for Incompetence of Judicial OfficerPostureRespondent's Motion for Summary JudgmentCoramJ RIKA, J
Holding
The court dismissed the petition, finding it unmerited and that reinstatement should only be granted sparingly.
Facts
Petitioner, Phylis Lusiah Shinyada, alleged incompetence in her duties as a judicial officer. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) conducted a disciplinary hearing and found her incompetent. The petitioner challenged this decision.
Issues
- Whether incompetence can be read from one civil application
- Factors considered by the court in determining incompetence
- Whether the JSC's disciplinary proceedings were fair
Reasoning
The court held that the petitioner's incompetence was established and that the JSC's proceedings were fair. The court also affirmed the principle that judicial immunity is not absolute.
Outcome
Petition dismissed with costs to the respondent
Orders
- Judgment reserved for December 16, 2021, but ready for delivery on the date indicated at the end of the judgment
Remedies
- Reinstatement should only be granted sparingly
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Judicial Service Act
- Fair Administrative Action Act
- Employment and Labour Relations Court Act
Cases cited (2)
- Kenya Airways Limited v Aviation & Allied Workers Union
- Dennis Mogambi Mong’are v The Attorney-General & 3 Others
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