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IAD v IAS (Divorce Cause E032 of 2021) [2021] KEKC 1 (KLR) (16 November 2021) (Judgment)

[2021] KEKC 1 (KLR) KEKC
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Court
KEKC
Case number
1
Citation
[2021] KEKC 1 (KLR)
Decided
16 November 2021
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TypeDivorcePosturePetition for Divorce and DowryCoramHON. ABDULHALIM H. ATHMAN
Holding

The marriage is annulled, and a divorce certificate is issued. The respondent is ordered to pay the dowry of KES 20,000 within 60 days. The court confirms the paternity of the child.

Facts

The petitioner and respondent were married under Islamic law in February 2020. The petitioner claimed the respondent deserted her and stopped providing for her, while the respondent denied these claims and claimed he was married to another wife.

Issues

  1. Divorce
  2. Dowry
  3. Paternity of the child
  4. Maintenance

Reasoning

The court found the petitioner's claim of paternity supported by evidence of her pregnancy and the birth certificate. The denial of paternity is a serious offense under Islamic law.

Outcome

Annulment of the marriage and issuance of a divorce certificate.

Orders

  • Annulment of the marriage
  • Dowry payment of KES 20,000 within 60 days
  • Paternity confirmation

Remedies

  • Dowry payment
  • Paternity confirmation
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