Mbithi Peter Mutuku v Council of Legal Education & 2 others [2016] KEHC 2669 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2669
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2669 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 October 2016
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TypePetitionPosturePetitioner sought orders quashing a decision, compelling registration, and issuing examination cards/pass.CoramG V ODUNGA
Holding
The court grants the parties their own costs and orders the Respondents to bear the costs.
Facts
Petitioner applied for and was admitted to the Advocates Training Program, but was omitted from bar examination candidates. He appealed but the appeal was not heard before the proceedings.
Issues
- Petitioner's right to natural justice in the decision to exclude him from bar examination candidates.
- Right to costs following the event.
- Right to expeditious hearing of appeal by the Respondents.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the petitioner's appeal was pending and that the court cannot compel the Respondents to determine the appeal in a specific manner. The petitioner's orders were premature.
Outcome
The petition is dismissed with costs.
Orders
- The parties will bear their own costs.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Supermarine Handling Services Ltd vs. Kenya Revenue Authority Civil Appeal No. 85 of 2006
- Article 47 of the Constitution
- Republic vs. Kenya National Examinations Council ex parte Gathenji & Others Civil Appeal No. 266 of 1996
- Fair Administrative Action Act, 2015
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