Pradipkumar Bhagwanji Shah & another v Dinesh Meghji Dhanani & 8 others [2020] KEHC 3904 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3904
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3904 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 August 2020
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPostureRespondents' appeal from a judgment of the High Court of KenyaCoramDHIRA, Lenaola, Warren
Holding
The court has jurisdiction to hear and determine the petition.
Facts
The Petitioners seek to prevent the transfer of Pratimas from the Town Temple to the Ngara Temple, claiming it violates their freedom of religion and right to equal protection of the law.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to hear and determine this matter?
- Whether there has been a violation of any of the petitioners' constitutionally protected rights?
- Whether the relocation of Pratimas amounts to a personal violation of the Petitioners' human rights?
- Whether the Respondents have wrongfully been enjoined in this petition?
- What relief (if any) are the Petitioners entitled to?
Reasoning
The court considers the petition to be a constitutional issue regarding the freedom of religion and the right to equal protection of the law.
Outcome
Affirmed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Article 32 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Article 27 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Article 165 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (2)
- Nyakamba Gekara v. Attorney General & 2 Others (2013) eKLR
- Seventh Day Adventist Church (East Africa) Limited v. Minister of Education & 3 Others (2014) eKLR
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