RICHARD NCHAPI LEIYAGU V INDEPENDENT ELECTORAL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION & 2 OTHERS [2013] KEHC 3100 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3100
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 3100 (KLR)
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TypeElection PetitionPosturePetitioner's non-attendance and failure to prove his caseCoramJ. WAKIAGA
Holding
The petition is dismissed for non-attendance and want of proof.
Facts
The petitioner filed a petition against the respondents regarding the election of a member of the National Assembly for Laikipia North constituency. The hearing dates were set by consent, but the petitioner and his advocates did not attend the hearing on the set date.
Issues
- Petitioner's non-attendance
- Petitioner's failure to prove his case
Reasoning
The court dismissed the petition due to the petitioner's non-attendance and failure to prove his case, noting the strict timelines set by the Constitution and the Election Act.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Petition dismissed with costs to the respondents
- Requisite certificate to be issued to the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Hon. Chief Justice
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 105(2) of the Constitution
- Section 85 of the Election Act
Cases cited (2)
- JYOTI BASU & OTHERS vs DEBI GHOSAL & OTHERS AIR 983 SCR(3) 318
- Raila Odinga vs Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & Anr. (2013) 1 KLR 144 SC
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