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CHARLES PIUS CHEMUTUTT & 3 others v ATTORNEY GENERAL & 3 others [2012] KEHC 5494 (KLR)

[2012] KEHC 5494 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the petitioners are judges of the Industrial Court of Kenya
  2. Whether the respondents can terminate the petitioners' employment contrary to the Constitution and law
  3. 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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