Suleiman v Judicial Service Commission & another (Civil Suit 73 of 2003) [2012] KEHC 2267 (KLR) (7 September 2012) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2267
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2267 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 September 2012
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TypeCivil SuitPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramRN SITATI
Holding
The plaintiff's dismissal was unlawful, arbitrary, and null and void. The plaintiff is entitled to reinstatement and accrued salaries and pension. The plaintiff's prosecution was not malicious.
Facts
The plaintiff, Penuel Omare Suleiman, was dismissed from his position as a Higher Clerical Officer at Kisii Law Courts. He was arrested and charged with stealing, but the charges were later dropped. He was subsequently dismissed without a fair hearing.
Issues
- Was the plaintiff's dismissal unlawful and arbitrary?
- Is the plaintiff entitled to reinstatement and accrued salaries and pension?
- Was the plaintiff's prosecution malicious? And what is the appropriate quantum?
Reasoning
The court found that the plaintiff was not maliciously prosecuted. The dismissal was arbitrary and without a fair hearing. The plaintiff is entitled to reinstatement and accrued salaries and pension.
Outcome
Affirmed
Orders
- Reinstatement of the plaintiff to his position with full salary and benefits
- Payment of general and special damages for wrongful dismissal and malicious prosecution
- Removal of the plaintiff's dismissal from the record
Remedies
- Reinstatement
- Damages
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- West Nile District Administration –vs- Dritto [1969] EA 324
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