Justice Jeanne W Gacheche & 5 others v Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board & 2 others [2015] KEHC 5454 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5454
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 5454 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 April 2015
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureRespondents sought leave to appeal the High Court's judgment dismissing their petitions.CoramEmukule, KM, Lenaola, Mabeya, Musinga, Musyoka, Mutunga, Njoki SCJ, Odunga, Otieno-Odek, Rawal DC, Ringera, The
Holding
The court found the Supreme Court judgment valid and enforceable, and struck out the petitions for lack of jurisdiction.
Facts
Petitioners challenged the validity of the Supreme Court's judgment of November 5, 2014, and alleged conflicting Supreme Court decisions.
Issues
- Is the Supreme Court judgment of November 5, 2014 valid and enforceable?
- Does the judgment bind judicial officers?
- Are there conflicting Supreme Court decisions regarding the Board's jurisdiction?
- What is the impact of the Supreme Court's judgment?
- Should the petitions be stayed pending the Supreme Court's decisions?
Reasoning
The court ruled that the Supreme Court's judgment was valid and proceeded to strike out the petitions.
Outcome
The petitions were struck out.
Orders
- Striking out the petitions for want of jurisdiction and other reasons given above.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act, Act No. 2 of 2010
Cases cited (2)
- Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board & Others vs. The Centre for Human Rights and Democracy
- Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board vs. Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association & Another
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