Constantine Mwikamba Mghenyi v Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya [2015] KEHC 2142 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2142
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2142 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 October 2015
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TypePetitionPostureRespondent's application to wholly dismiss the PetitionCoramMumbi Ngugi
Holding
The Petition is dismissed, but the Petitioner is ordered to take steps to prosecute the Petition within the next three months.
Facts
Petitioner filed a petition and an application for conservatory orders on 12th May 2014. The conservatory orders sought were to restrain the Respondent from conducting elections of the Respondent’s council pending determination of the Petition. The Petitioner also sought orders declaring violations of his rights and an order for compensation.
Issues
- Whether the Petitioner demonstrated any violations of his rights under Article 47 of the Constitution
- Whether the court had jurisdiction to dismiss the Petition
Reasoning
The court dismissed the Petition because the Petitioner did not demonstrate any violations of his rights under Article 47 of the Constitution. The court also noted that the Petition had not been prosecuted since May 2014.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- The Petitioner is ordered to take steps to prosecute the Petition within the next three months
- The Petition shall be dismissed in default of the Petitioner taking such steps
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 47 of the Constitution
- Evidence Act (Cap 80) Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Centre for Rights Education & Awareness & 7 Others –v- Attorney General [HCCP No. 16 of 2011]
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