Khaminwa v Judicial Service Commission & another (Judicial Review Miscellaneous Application 190 of 2014) [2014] KEHC 5111 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (27 May 2014) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5111
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 5111 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2014
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for leave to file judicial review proceedingsCoramGV ODUNGA, Maraga, Megarry, Waki
Holding
The application for leave to file judicial review proceedings is granted.
Facts
The applicant, Lady Justice Joyce N. Khaminwa, seeks to challenge the decision of the Judicial Service Commission to retire her from employment based on her age.
Issues
- Legality of retirement decision
- Judicial review of administrative action
- Proportionality of retirement age
Reasoning
The court grants leave to proceed with the application as there is an arguable case for judicial review.
Outcome
Leave granted
Orders
- Certiorari to remove and quash the decision to retire the applicant
- Prohibition against the respondents from implementing the decision
Remedies
- Stay of retirement proceedings pending the hearing and determination of the application
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Law Reform Act Chapter 26 of Laws of Kenya
- Judicial Service Commission Act
Cases cited (3)
- Matiba vs. Attorney General
- Republic vs. County Council of Kwale
- Meixner vs. Attorney General
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