KIRPAL SINGH & another v REPUBLIC [2006] KEHC 2237 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2237
- Citation
- [2006] KEHC 2237 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 May 2006
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplicant seeks release of property from stay orderCoramL. KIMARU
Holding
The court orders the release of the compressor to the applicant
Facts
Appellant was acquitted of handling stolen property but the trial magistrate ordered restitution of a compressor to the applicant. Appellant did not appeal the order. Applicant then applied to the court for the release of the compressor.
Issues
- Applicant's locus standi to apply for the release of the compressor
- Jurisdiction of the court to hear the application
Reasoning
The court finds the applicant has established the compressor belongs to him and the trial magistrate's order was valid. The court invokes its jurisdiction to set aside the stay order and orders the release of the compressor.
Outcome
Order for release of compressor
Orders
- Order for release of compressor Serial Number 15368 NM 21368/83
Remedies
- Release of compressor to applicant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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