REPUBLIC V JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION EX PARTE JOSEPH NDUKU NJUKI [2012] KEHC 781 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 781
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 781 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 November 2012
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplicant seeks orders of certiorari, prohibition, and mandamus against the Judicial Service Commission
Holding
The Court quashed the decision of the Judicial Service Commission and ordered the applicant to be retained in his employment
Facts
Joseph Nduku Njuki was retired from his position of Senior Resident Magistrate, and he seeks to have the decision quashed and to be retained in his employment.
Issues
- violation of natural justice
- ultra vires actions by the Judicial Service Commission
- gross unfairness in the proceedings
Reasoning
The Court found that the process was in violation of the rules of natural justice and that the actions of the Judicial Service Commission were ultra vires.
Outcome
The applicant's application was successful
Orders
- certiorari to remove the decision into this Court and quash it
- prohibition against the Judicial Service Commission from retiring the applicant
- mandamus to retain the applicant in his employment and pay his salary and allowances
Remedies
- to be retained in his employment and paid his salary and allowances
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Law Reform Act, Cap 26, Sections 8 and 9
- Civil Procedure Rules, Section 3A
- Judicial Service Regulations, Cap 185
- Constitution of Kenya
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