PATRICK NDEGWA WARUNGU v REPUBLIC [2003] KEHC 149 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 149
- Citation
- [2003] KEHC 149 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 September 2003
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TypeCriminal ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks urgent hearing and transfer of caseCoramN.R.O. OMBI
Holding
Application dismissed as there is no reasonable apprehension of a fair trial and no strong grounds for transfer
Facts
Applicant Patrick Ndegwa Warungu seeks urgent hearing and transfer of his criminal case from Kikuyu Law Courts to another court due to alleged bias by the presiding magistrate.
Issues
- Bias of the presiding magistrate
- Withdrawal of bond without fair hearing
- Past cases involving the applicant
Reasoning
The court found no evidence of bias and considered the withdrawal of bond and rejection of complaint as proper actions by the magistrate.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- SHILENJE v THE REPUBLIC [1980] KLR 132
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