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Shaili Anuj Rasiklal Shah v Anuj Rasiklal Mohanlal Shah & another [2005] KEHC 1997 (KLR)

[2005] KEHC 1997 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
1997
Citation
[2005] KEHC 1997 (KLR)
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner sought divorce on grounds of adultery, respondent failed to appear and file a replying affidavitCoramJoyce Aluoch
Holding

Order for divorce granted, custody of children awarded to petitioner, leave granted to petitioner to take children to the United Kingdom

Facts

Petitioner and respondent were married in 1991, had two sons. Petitioner suspected adultery and found her husband and F S in a flat. Respondent paid rent for the flat and moved to Kisumu for a new job, but later returned to Nairobi and moved in with F S.

Issues

  1. Whether the petitioner can prove adultery
  2. Whether the petitioner can take the children out of the jurisdiction

Reasoning

Petitioner proved adultery and respondent failed to reply to the petition, respondent neglected to provide for the children and pay school fees.

Outcome

Divorce granted

Orders

  • Order for divorce
  • Custody of children awarded to petitioner
  • Leave granted to petitioner to take children to the United Kingdom

Remedies

  • None specified

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • MEHRUNNISSA v PARVEZ CIVIL APPEAL NO. 11 OF 1979
  • DUVORT STEELS LTD v SIRS [1980] I WLR 142
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