Julius Okari Jackson v National Police Service Commission & 3 others [2022] KEELRC 185 (KLR)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 185
- Citation
- [2022] KEELRC 185 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2022
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TypePetition for Declaration and InjunctionPostureRespondents' Preliminary Objection UpheldCoramJames Rika, Presiding Judge
Holding
Petition is time-barred
Facts
Petitioner was removed from Kenya Police Force in 1992 after a criminal trial, and has since appealed unsuccessfully. He filed this petition in 2021 seeking reinstatement and damages.
Issues
- Removal from employment in 1992
- Statutory time limits for claims
- Constitutional rights vs. statutory provisions
Reasoning
Petitioner took too long to pursue his claims, despite numerous appeals and internal dispute resolution mechanisms.
Outcome
Petition declined with no order on costs
Orders
- Preliminary Objection by Respondents upheld
- Petition declined with no order on costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Limitation of Actions Act
- Employment Act
Cases cited (4)
- Mombasa Industrial Court Petition No. 1 of 2013
- Nairobi Industrial Court Petition No. 19 of 2014
- Court of Appeal at Mombasa, Gabriel Mutava & 2 Others v. Managing Director Kenya Ports Authority
- Rift Valley Railways [Kenya] Limited v. Hawkins Wagunza Musonye & Another
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