Kariuki v Director of Public Prosecutions & 3 others (Civil Appeal E331 of 2024) [2026] KECA 203 (KLR) (6 February 2026) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 203
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 203 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 February 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureAppeal from the High Court's dismissal of an application for certiorariCoramChigiti, GV ODUNGA, KARAN, Mr. O., W. KARAN, Wabwoto
Holding
The High Court's dismissal of the appellant's application for certiorari is upheld
Facts
The appellant was charged in Milimani Chief Magistrate Court, Criminal Case No. E504 of 2023, for an alleged crime. The charges arose from an eviction process sanctioned by the Environment and Land Court.
Issues
- Whether the charges against the appellant and others in the criminal case arise from a sanctioned eviction process
- Whether the respondents (Director of Public Prosecutions, Director of Criminal Investigations, Chief Magistrate Court, and Attorney General) can proceed with the prosecution and investigation
Reasoning
The charges were sanctioned by the Environment and Land Court, and the High Court correctly dismissed the application for certiorari.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
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