Thilangani Kandambi vs. State Timber Corporation and Others – 452/2019-2022

In the case between Thilangani Kandambi (Plaintiff) and the State Timber Corporation and its officers, including the 1st Respondent, the court addressed the legality of an internal promotion process alleged to have violated the Petitioner’s fundamental rights. It was held that the Petitioner was subjected to arbitrary and extraneous considerations during the interview process, which resulted in a denial of promotion despite strong qualifications. The court reaffirmed the principle that public authorities must ensure fairness, transparency, and objectivity in internal selection procedures for promotions. The decision interpreted the limitation period under Article 126(2) of the Constitution in light of a Human Rights Commission complaint, and relied on the evaluation of documentary and affi