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The High Court dismissed a judicial review leave application as time-barred, finding it was filed well outside the six-month limit after the President’s decision.
Applicant demonstrated an arguable issue regarding whether preliminary inquiry under Police General Orders was conducted prior to disciplinary proceedings; leave to file judicial review is granted.
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The High Court lacks original jurisdiction to order dismissal from employment or revocation of a nurse's certificate under the Nursing and Midwifery Act 2010; such powers are vested in the Council and Minister, with the High Court's jurisdiction being appellate only after exhaustion of remedies. However, the Court retains jurisdiction over tort claims for damages.
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The High Court struck out a judicial review application for introducing new prayers and issues not screened at the leave stage, contrary to rule 8(1)(a).
The applicant established a prima facie case with contentious legal and evidential issues regarding alleged violations of the right to fair hearing and natural justice, warranting grant of leave to apply for judicial review. The question of good faith is also contentious and cannot be determined at this stage.
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The High Court dismissed NBC Ltd’s certiorari application, holding the Minister acted within section 26(2) of the Security of Employment Act by ordering a rehearing.
The High Court dismissed NBC Limited’s certiorari application, holding that the Minister for Labour acted within section 26(2) by ordering a rehearing before a competent conciliation board.
The High Court held that the Minister acted within section 26(2) of the Security of Employment Act by ordering a rehearing after a non-existent conciliation board decision.
The applicant has exhausted all available remedies as the PCCB Regulations provide no further appeal beyond the 1st respondent; a prima facie case has been established regarding the legality of the dismissal and the rejection of the appeal as time-barred; and the application is competent without joining the President, as the President is not an established appellate authority under the relevant regulations.
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The High Court quashed labour decisions as time-barred, holding that the employees’ reference to the Conciliation Board was made outside the 14-day limit.
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