CHARLES PIUS CHEMUTUTT & 3 others v ATTORNEY GENERAL & 3 others [2012] KEHC 5494 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5494
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5494 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 July 2012
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TypeJudicial ReviewPosturePetition for Judicial ReviewCoramD.S. MAJAN
Holding
The application for a three-judge bench is rejected. The petitioners' termination is upheld.
Facts
Petitioners are judges of the Industrial Court of Kenya. Respondents terminated their employment. Petitioners seek to have their termination declared invalid.
Issues
- Whether the petitioners are judges of the Industrial Court of Kenya
- Whether the respondents can terminate the petitioners' employment contrary to the Constitution and law
- Whether a three-judge bench is required to hear the petition
Reasoning
The matter does not raise substantial issues of law. The High Court has the authority to determine matters within its jurisdiction, and a single judge can decide the matter.
Outcome
The petition is dismissed.
Orders
- Application for a three-judge bench rejected
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Industrial Court Act, 2011
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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