Dhanjal Brothers Limited v Joginder Singh Dhanjal & another [2020] KEHC 2878 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2878
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2878 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 September 2020
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TypeCommercial & AdmiraltyPostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramCallaway, Chepkwony, Honourable P., Lakha, Mason, N., Ndungu, P.
Holding
The Court found that the grounds of recusal have been laid and ordered the Honorable P.J. Otieno Judge to recuse himself from hearing the case.
Facts
The Respondents sought orders that the Honorable P.J. Otieno Judge recuse himself from hearing the matter due to a potential conflict of interest, and requested a stay of proceedings and the setting aside of interim orders.
Issues
- Whether the grounds of recusal have been laid
- Whether the Honorable P.J. Otieno Judge should recuse himself from hearing the case
Reasoning
The Court adopted the principles set out in the Constitutional Court of South Africa and other judicial authorities to determine whether a reasonable suspicion of bias exists.
Outcome
The Honorable P.J. Otieno Judge was ordered to recuse himself from hearing the case.
Orders
- Recusal of Honorable P.J. Otieno Judge
- Stay of proceedings pending the inter-partes hearing and determination of the Application and the pending case
Remedies
- Setting aside interim orders
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Article 50 of the Constitution
- Companies Act
- Companies (General Regulations) Rules
Cases cited (3)
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- LOCABAIL (UK) LTD v BAYFIELD ROPERTIES LTD
- PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA v SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY FOTBALL UNION
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