F B O v Board of Governors [particulars withheld] High School [2017] KEHC 3083 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3083
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3083 (KLR)
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TypeDisciplinary HearingPosturePetition for Interlocutory ReliefCoramJ. NJAGI
Holding
The court found that the petitioner was accorded a fair hearing process and that the suspension was not unfair.
Facts
The petitioner, a form 4 student, was suspended by the school's principal on accusations of disrespect, pushing a teacher, and poor grooming. He filed a notice of motion seeking orders to be re-admitted, restrained from disciplinary proceedings, and for a declaration that the suspension was unfair.
Issues
- Petitioner's right to a fair hearing under Article 22(1) of the Constitution
- Petitioner's right to education under Article 53 of the Constitution
- Petitioner's right to due process and procedural fairness
Reasoning
The court held that the petitioner's rights were not violated as he was given a fair hearing and the decision was based on relevant matters.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Petitioner's suspension was not quashed
- Petitioner was not re-admitted to school pending the hearing and determination of his disciplinary case
Remedies
- None granted
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Municipal Council of Mombasa vs Republic & Umoja Consultants
- RCK (a child suing through her mother and next friend KRC) vs KSI
- E.T.N. (suing as the next friend of E.T.K. (minor) (2014) eKLR
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