In Re - Rules of Court; In Re - Application by Mr. Maharaj Krishen Bhandari for enrlment as an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Kenya (No Case No.)

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Holding

Held that the six-month residence requirement under rule 3 of the Rules of Court (Legal Practitioners) 1926 does not require residence specifically as a barrister. General continuous residence in the Colony for six months prior to application is sufficient. The applicant, having resided in Kenya for fifteen years and being called to the English Bar, satisfied all requirements for enrolment as an advocate.

Outcome

Applicant admitted to practise as an advocate upon compliance with payment and signing requirements

Facts

Mr. Maharaj Krishen Bhandari was called to the English Bar on 26 January 1945. He applied for enrolment as an advocate of the Supreme Court of Kenya under the Rules of Court (Legal Practitioners) 1926. He had resided continuously in Kenya for fifteen years. He furnished satisfactory testimonials as to his character. The sole question was whether he satisfied the requirement under rule 3 of continuous residence in the Colony for not less than six months prior to his application.

Issues

1. Whether the applicant satisfied the residence requirement under rule 3 of the Rules of Court (Legal Practitioners) 1926 for enrolment as an advocate.

Orders

• Application granted.
• Mr. Bhandari admitted to practise as an advocate upon payment of the prescribed fee and signing the Roll.

Rules and key headnotes

Legislation cited (1)

• Rules of Court (Legal Practitioners) 1926 r.3

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