Republic v Chengo & 2 others
Republic v Chengo & 2 others [2017] KESC 15 (KLR)
The Supreme Court held that the High Court, Environment and Land Court (ELC), and Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) are courts of equal status but exercise distinct and exclusive jurisdictions as defined by the Constitution and statutes. Judges are appointed to specific courts and can only exercise the jurisdiction of their appointed court. Criminal appeals from subordinate courts must be heard by judges of the High Court only; judges of the ELC or ELRC lack jurisdiction to determine such appeals. The bench that heard the respondents' criminal appeals, comprising a High Court judge…
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- Jurisdiction Of Specialised Courts
- Right To Fair Trial
- Legal Representation At State Expense
- Appointment And Oath Of Judges
- Nullity Of Proceedings
- Interpretation Of Statutes