B P S (A Minor)Suing through his next friend and father N S S v Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited [2017] KEHC 3263 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3263
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 3263 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 August 2017
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TypePetitionPostureRespondent's preliminary objection to jurisdiction
Holding
The High Court has jurisdiction to hear the petition
Facts
The petitioner's son, B.P. S., fell sick and underwent corrective surgery by the defendant company, but the company declined to pay for a second surgery.
Issues
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to hear the petition
- Whether the petitioner has standing to file the petition
Reasoning
The court held that the High Court has jurisdiction under Article 165(3) of the Constitution, as it deals with employment and labour relations, and the High Court can hear disputes relating to these matters.
Outcome
The petition was allowed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Constitutional Petition (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules 2013
Cases cited (7)
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- Peter M. Kariuki v Attorney General
- Nation Media Group Ltd v Attorney General
- Zipporah Seroney & 5 Others v Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi & Another
- Samuel Gunja & Another v County Assembly of Marsabit & 2 Others
- Maasai Mara (SOPA) Limited v Narok County Government
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