“"discretionary powers"” — court decisions

Judgment[1988] KEHC 3216 March 1988

Republic of Kenya v Registrar of Trade Unions

High Court at NairobiGICHERU,Muthoga,Jaffer Mr,Kimani Muhoro,Nowrojee Dr,Jaffer,Lief MillsCase number Civil Miscellaneous Application 298 of 1986

Division and case type: CivilMiscellaneous Application

…According to him, his decision in this regard was both legal and reasonable and constituted a proper exercise of his discretionary powers under the Act.…

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Judgment[2019] KEHC 10622 December 2019

Athumani Shushe Bahola v Republic

High Court at MalindiRehnquist,Marshall,Taft,SomboCase number Constitutional Petition 20 of 2018

Division and case type: Constitutional and Human RightsConstitutional Petition

…Closely akin to the question of wide discretionary powers vested under the Act on the prerogative of mercy is the question of substantive and procedural due process before the decision was taken.…

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