REPUBLIC v GANSHYAM CHOTABARI PATEL [1998] KEHC 46 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 46
- Citation
- [1998] KEHC 46 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 October 1998
AI Summary
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a final orderCoramCotran, Lord Widgery
Holding
The order to inspect and copy bank books was granted, but it was found to be flawed and without a time limit. The order was therefore quashed.
Facts
The accused, Ganshyam Chotabari Patel, was tried for stealing from Banque Indosuez. The prosecution sought to inspect and copy various bank books, which the accused's advocate applied for.
Issues
- Whether the trial magistrate's order to inspect and copy bank books was valid
- Whether the order was specific and sufficiently detailed
Reasoning
The court found the order to be too broad and lacking in detail, extending beyond the true purpose of the charge and not sufficiently specific.
Outcome
The order to inspect and copy bank books was quashed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Evidence Act
- Civil Procedure Act
- Law Reform Act
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