TANGA MUNDEKE D.K v REPUBLIC [1998] KECA 15 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 15
- Citation
- [1998] KECA 15 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA.M. Akwum, A.B. Shah, A.A. Lakha
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the orders of the High Court dismissing the Appellant's appeal and the Senior Principal Magistrate ordering the extradition are quashed. The Appellant is hereby released from imprisonment.
Facts
The Appellant was arrested and ordered to be extradited under the Extradition (Contiguous and Foreign Countries) Act, but the record of proceedings in the Senior Principal Magistrate's Court lacked important details regarding the compliance with the Act's mandatory procedures.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Senior Principal Magistrate to hear the matter under the Act
- Compliance with the Act's provisions for extradition
Reasoning
The proceedings were a nullity due to the lack of compliance with the Act's mandatory procedures, and the extradition order was improperly made without stating where to.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, orders quashed
Orders
- Quash the orders of the High Court dismissing the Appellant's appeal and the Senior Principal Magistrate ordering the extradition
- Release the Appellant from imprisonment
Remedies
- Release from imprisonment
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Extradition (Contiguous and Foreign Countries) Act
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