“"constitution"” — court decisions

Judgment[2007] KEHC 14146 December 2007

BEJA MNYIKA BEJA v ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF KENYA

High Court at Nairobime is the Chamber Summons dated,Milimo,Annan,Mulimo,Milimo Applicant

Division and case type: Constitutional and Human RightsPetition

…That the constitution does not oust the inherent jurisdiction of this court to determine issues when they arise.…

…Mulimo’s view that the election court presupposes there having been an election and that therefore this Application does not fall within S.44 of the constitution and 19 of Cap 7.…

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Judgment[1992] KEHC 1259 March 1992

Harun Thungu Wakaba v Republic

High Court at NairobiBosireCase number Miscellaneous Criminal Application 34 of 1992

Division and case type: CriminalMiscellaneous Criminal Application

…In paragraph 20 he deponed that under section 80 of the Constitution of Kenya (he must have meant section 84 of the said Constitution) the applicant was entitled to apply to this honourable Court in it’s original jurisdiction…

…An argument founded on what is claimed to be the spirit of the Constitution is always attractive for it has a powerful appeal to sentiment and emotion; but a Court of law has to gather the spirit of the Constitution from…

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Judgment[1985] KEHC 610 July 1985

Githunguri v Republic

High Court at NairobiJune,Georgiadis,Lakha Mr,Shapi,Karugu Mr,Kamere Attorney,Chunga,Chunga Chief,GithunguriMiscellaneous Criminal Application 180 of 1985

Division and case type: Anti-CorruptionMiscellaneous Criminal Application

…The great importance of this power is illustrated by it being statutorily enacted in section84 of our Constitution.…

Judgment[2007] KEHC 8036 December 2007

BEJA MNYIKA BEJA v ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF KENYA

High Court at Nairobime is the Chamber Summons dated,Milimo,Annan,Mulimo,Milimo Applicant

Division and case type: Constitutional and Human RightsPetition

…That the constitution does not oust the inherent jurisdiction of this court to determine issues when they arise.…

…Mulimo’s view that the election court presupposes there having been an election and that therefore this Application does not fall within S.44 of the constitution and 19 of Cap 7.…

Judgment[1984] KEHC 2023 April 1984

Republic v The Commissioner of Prisons Ex Parte Wachira

High Court at Nairobijudge High Court,Edward Akeng,Chunga,Kiraitu Murungi Mr,Kamau Kuria,Murungi Mr,Wachira,Oyugi,Reynolds,Kiraitu Murungi,MurungiCase number Miscellaneous Civil Case 60 of 1984

Division and case type: CivilCivil Case

Judgment[2009] KEHC 56819 November 2009

Maseno v Deasons

High Court at KisiiMogire,Ajuoga,She,Kisera,Bosire HB Mr,BosireCivil Suit 36 of 2008

Division and case type: CivilCivil Suit

…That the learned Judge misdirected in law by failing to resolve the provision of section 72(3)(b) of the constitution. 3.…

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