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Dhanjal Brothers Limited v Joginder Singh Dhanjal & another [2020] KEHC 2878 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 2878 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether the grounds of recusal have been laid
  2. 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)
  • Homepark Caterers Limited vs. The Hon. The Attorney General & 3 Others
  • LOCABAIL (UK) LTD v BAYFIELD ROPERTIES LTD
  • PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA v SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY FOTBALL UNION
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