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…The process embraced impunity and arbitrary decision devoid of natural justice; right to be heard.…

…That the Cabinet Secretary ‘s administrative action but was bound by the rules of natural justice.…

…The grounds are that the sentence is harsh and severe; the appellant did not use force or coerce the complainant to have sex with her; rules of natural justice and prerogative of mercy should be applied, for reduction of…

…However, such power must be exercised judiciously and in accordance with the rules of natural justice and the constitutional guarantee of a fair hearing under Article 50 of the Constitution. 42.…

…the absence of proof that the Notice for Enhancement of Sentence was served upon the Appellant and that he was afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon, it would be contrary to the dictates of procedural fairness and natural…

…Magistrate erred in law and fact in violating the principle of judicial precedent where the Appellate Courts upheld the right to begin a Trial de novo and the principle ……. ’No rule of natural justice, no rule of statutory…

…RECUSAL/DISQUALIFICATION OF TRIAL COURT Recusal is rooted in the principle of natural justice and ensures that a Judge does not preside over a matter where they have personal interest, bias or where their impartiality could…

…THAT the Magistrate erred in fact and in law by arriving at a ruling that is unconstitutional and illegal in nature and the statutes which are against the natural cause of justice. 6.…

…THAT the ruling of the Trial Magistrate goes against the rules of natural justice consequently the said judgment and sentencing is a nullity in law.…

…No rule of natural justice, no rule of statutory protection, no rule of evidence, and no rule of common sense is to be sacrificed, violated or abandoned when it comes to protecting the liberty of the subject.…

…In his submissions, the Appellant acknowledged that the trial court exercised its jurisdiction on humanitarian grounds and the rule of natural justice in making an order that the sentences run concurrently.…

…The idea of ‘…decided in a fair and public hearing…’ ‘…be resolved by the application of law…’ entails; a) procedural due-process requirements-principles of natural justice- which includes notification and an opportunity…

…the arena of events, relying on the totality of the evidence presented before him, and completely overlooking the defence of the accused/appellant. g) That the ruling of the learned magistrate goes against the rules of natural…

…justice and the rule of law, and the judgment and sentence were prejudicial and excessive in the circumstances, and the same was unjust. 4.…

…The judgment and sentence are misleading and centrally contrary to natural justice. Duty of the first appellate court 6.…

…No rule of natural justice, no rule of statutory protection, no rule of evidence, and no rule of common sense is to be sacrificed, violated or abandoned when it comes to protecting the liberty of the subject.…

…Failure to consider the defence is contrary to natural justice and unsettles the judgment Okethi Okale v Republic [1965] EA 555. This is a first appeal.…

…That the said closing order was made without giving the applicant opportunity of being heard as required by the Rules of Natural Justice. 3.…

…The Applicant therefore considers the dismissal to have been procedurally unfair and contrary to the principles of natural justice. 11.…

…In this case it was submitted that the Trial Magistrate was biased in its finding and the rules of natural justice were disregarded.…

…Counsel relied on the following cases , Ndegwa v Republic [19851 eKLR, the Court of Appeal held:- "No rule of natural justice, no rule of statutory protection, no rule of evidence, and no rule of common sense is to be sacrificed…

…Their attempt to have Bernard Joash Ambowee testify was likewise unfairly declined, demonstrating a blatant disregard for the Constitution and the rules of Natural Justice and equity.…

…Magistrate erred in law and in fact in failing to consider the spirit of the law in so far as the facts of the case are concerned. f) THAT the learned Judge erred in law and in fact in failing to consider the principles of natural…

…justice in so far as the facts of this case are concerned.…

…He relies on the case of OKethi Okale and others verses Republic (1965) EA 555, where the court held that failure to consider the defense case is contrary to natural justice. 6.…