Republic v Kadhi’s Court Garsen & 2 others Ex parte Applicant HGH [2021] KEHC 8324 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8324
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8324 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 March 2021
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Judicial ReviewCoramMegaw
Holding
The Court found that the Kadhi's Court's decision was in violation of natural justice and quashed the decision, ordering the Kadhi's Court to re-open the case for a de novo hearing.
Facts
The applicant, HGH, claims that the Kadhi's Court in Garsen, without his notice or participation, granted a divorce to his wife, HGB, and issued a certificate of divorce.
Issues
- Whether the Kadhi's Court's decision to grant a divorce to HGB without HGH's notice and participation was in violation of natural justice.
- Whether the High Court should quash the decision and compel the Kadhi's Court to re-open the case for a de novo hearing.
Reasoning
The Court held that the Kadhi's Court's decision was not in accordance with the principles of natural justice as the applicant was not given an opportunity to be heard.
Outcome
The Court quashed the decision and ordered the Kadhi's Court to re-open the case for a de novo hearing.
Orders
- Quash the decision of the Kadhi's Court and order the Kadhi's Court to re-open the case for a de novo hearing.
Remedies
- Compel the Kadhi's Court to re-open the case for a de novo hearing.
Authorities cited
Legislation (5)
- Law Reform Act
- Kadhi's Act on Divorce
- Civil Procedure Rules
- Article 23 of the Constitution
- Article 165 (6) of the Constitution
Cases cited (3)
- Rhodes v Police Commissioner for Lincolnshire (2013)
- Cannock Chase District Council v Kelly (1978)
- R v Kenya National Examination Council ex-parte Gathenji & 8 others Civil Appeal no. 234 of 1996
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