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Khaminwa v Judicial Service Commission & another (Judicial Review Miscellaneous Application 190 of 2014) [2014] KEHC 5111 (KLR) (Judicial Review) (27 May 2014) (Ruling)

[2014] KEHC 5111 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Legality of retirement decision
  2. Judicial review of administrative action
  3. 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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