Baya v Attorney General & another (Cause E908 of 2023) [2024] KEELRC 2369 (KLR) (30 September 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Employment & Labour Relations Court
- Case number
- 2369
- Citation
- [2024] KEELRC 2369 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 September 2024
Summary at a glance
TypePreliminary ObjectionsPostureRespondents filed preliminary objections, Claimant responded, Court ruled on objections and struck out the suit.CoramJK GAKERI
The suit is struck out with costs as the 1st Respondent is not a proper party and the suit is barred by limitation.
Facts
The Claimant was interdicted from duty due to a criminal case, and the interdiction was to end upon the criminal case's determination. The exact date of the interdiction's end is unclear.
Issues
- Whether the 1st Respondent is a proper party to the suit.
- Whether the suit is barred by limitation under the Public Authorities Limitation Act.
Reasoning
The 1st Respondent is the principal legal adviser to the Government and cannot be sued on behalf of the National Police Service Commission. The suit is barred by limitation as the interdiction was to end upon the criminal case's determination.
Outcome
The suit is struck out with costs.
Orders
- The suit is struck out with costs.
- The 1st Respondent is not a proper party to the suit.
- The suit is barred by limitation.
Authorities cited
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