Andy Forwarders Services Limited v Capital Market Authority [2012] KEHC 2784 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2784
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2784 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 August 2012
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TypeContempt of CourtPostureApplication for contempt of courtCoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding
The application for contempt of court is dismissed with costs.
Facts
The Petitioner filed a petition seeking certain orders related to its requisition of an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of CMC Holdings Ltd, which was stopped by the Respondent, Capital Markets Authority. The Respondent filed a cross-application for a Conservatory Order and an Order restraining the Petitioner from convening the EGM.
Issues
- Contempt of court for actions taken by the Respondent and CMC in violation of court orders and constitutional rights
- Validity of the Respondent's decision to prevent the Petitioner from convening the EGM
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent's actions did not constitute contempt of court as the orders did not extend to protect CMC from itself.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Judicature Act
- Companies Act
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