Meru Bar, Wines & Spirits Owners Self Help Group v County Government of Meru [2014] KEHC 1168 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1168
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 1168 (KLR)
- Decided
- 4 December 2014
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TypePetitionPosturePetitioner seeks a declaration and orders against respondentCoramJ. A. Makaau
Holding
Petitioner's petition is dismissed but costs are to be borne by each party
Facts
Petitioner is a self-help group of Alcoholic Drinks operators. Respondent passed the Meru Alcoholic Drinks Control Act 2014 without their participation.
Issues
- Petitioner's fundamental rights and freedom violated
- Meru Alcoholic Drinks Control Act inconsistent with Constitution and other laws
Reasoning
Petitioner failed to prove violation of fundamental rights and inconsistency with laws. Public participation was not demonstrated to be absent.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Order to bear costs
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Meru Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2014
- Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, Chapter 121A
- Customs and Excise Act, Chapter 472
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (2)
- Law Society of Kenya versus Attorney General
- Moses Munyendo & 908 others versus Attorney General
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