Galot v Galot & 8 others (Environment and Land Case 2247 of 2007 & Civil Case 49 of 2009 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 2192 (KLR) (21 April 2026) (Ruling)

Galot v Galot & 8 others (Environment and Land Case 2247 of 2007 & Civil Case 49 of 2009 (Consolidated)) [2026] KEELC 2192 (KLR) (21 April 2026) (Ruling)

The suit property is located in Kiambu County, and there is a functional court with similar jurisdiction in Thika; transfer will enhance convenience, efficiency, and access to justice; plaintiff's reasons are not persuasive enough to justify retaining the suit in Nairobi.

Citation
[2026] KEELC 2192 (KLR)
Parties
Plaintiff: Mohan Galot; 1st Defendant: Ganeshlal Pusharam Galot; 2nd Defendant: Pravin Galot; 3rd Defendant: Rajesh Galot; 4th Defendant: King Woolen Mills Limited; 5th Defendant: Galot Limited; 6th Defendant: Mohan Meakin (K) Limited; 7th Defendant: Galot Investments Limited; 3rd Defendant (civil Case 49/2009): Ganesh Galot; 4th Defendant (civil Case 49/2009): Kevin Galot; 5th Defendant (civil Case 49/2009): Pradeep Galot; 6th Defendant (civil Case 49/2009): Narendra Galot; 1st Interested Party: Pavan Galot; 2nd Interested Party: Denish Galot
Court
Environment and Land Court
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
21 April 2026
Case Number
Environment and Land Case 2247 of 2007
Procedural Posture
Notice of Motion (transfer of Suit) / Ruling on Application for Transfer
Outcome
Application for transfer allowed.
Legal Topics
Transfer of Suit, Jurisdiction, Convenience of Parties
Source Language
English
Civil Procedure Land Law Transfer of Suit Jurisdiction Convenience of Parties

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Parties

Mohan Galot

Plaintiff

Ganeshlal Pusharam Galot

1st Defendant

Pravin Galot

2nd Defendant

Rajesh Galot

3rd Defendant

King Woolen Mills Limited

4th Defendant

Galot Limited

5th Defendant

Mohan Meakin (K) Limited

6th Defendant

Galot Investments Limited

7th Defendant

Ganesh Galot

3rd Defendant (civil Case 49/2009)

Kevin Galot

4th Defendant (civil Case 49/2009)

Pradeep Galot

5th Defendant (civil Case 49/2009)

Narendra Galot

6th Defendant (civil Case 49/2009)

Pavan Galot

1st Interested Party

Denish Galot

2nd Interested Party

Procedural Posture

Notice of Motion (transfer of Suit) / Ruling on Application for Transfer

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the suit should be transferred to the Environment and Land Court at Thika for hearing and determination

Ratio Decidendi

The suit property is located in Kiambu County, and there is a functional court with similar jurisdiction in Thika; transfer will enhance convenience, efficiency, and access to justice; plaintiff's reasons are not persuasive enough to justify retaining the suit in Nairobi.

Court Disposition

Application for transfer allowed.

Orders

  • Suit transferred to the Environment and Land Court at Thika within Kiambu County for hearing and determination on a priority basis.
  • Matter to be mentioned before the Presiding Judge ELC Thika on 5th May, 2026 for further directions.