Why court rejected bid to withdraw case against Maasai Mara hotel

The High Court has declined to allow withdrawal of a petition challenging a proposed development in the Maasai Mara ecosystem, ruling that the case raises weighty constitutional and environmental questions of public interest that must be heard and determined on their merits.Justice Lucy Gacheru, held that although the Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, commonly referred to as the Mutunga Rules, permit a petitioner to seek withdrawal of a matter by issuing notice to the court, such withdrawal is not automatic and remains subject to judicial discretion.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Justice Lucy Gacheru, held that although the Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, commonly referred to as the Mutunga Rules, permit a petitioner to seek withdrawal of a matter by issuing notice to the court, such withdrawal is not automatic and remains subject to judicial discretion.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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