KIJUKI KIAMBI PAUL KAIGA & 5 OTHERS V CLERK MERU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL MERU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL [2012] KEHC 1294 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1294
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 1294 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 November 2012
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TypePetitionPostureRespondent opposed, Petitioners sought preservatory ordersCoramJ. A. Makaau
Holding
The rights and fundamental freedoms sought by the petitioners would prejudice the rights and fundamental freedoms of the great majority, and the application is rejected with costs to the respondent.
Facts
Petitioners sought renewal of annual licenses for scrap metal business, but respondent denied renewal due to theft of property and decision to stop licensing scrap metal business.
Issues
- Whether the petitioners have laid sufficient basis for preservatory orders
- Whether the rights and fundamental freedoms of the petitioners should be limited
Reasoning
The court finds that the rights and fundamental freedoms sought by the petitioners would prejudice the rights and fundamental freedoms of the great majority, and the decision to stop licensing scrap metal business is reasonable and justifiable.
Outcome
Application rejected with costs to the respondent
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Rules 20-21 of the Constitution of Kenya
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