AMOS MUTHINJA M’MUTUA v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 2268 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2268
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 2268 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 June 2007
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureAppeal from a decision of the Subordinate CourtCoramJ.B. Ojwang, Makhandia, Amos Muthin
Holding
The court quashes the forfeiture of the accused's cash bail, sets aside the order for a new cash bail, and orders the accused's immediate release with the condition of regular attendance in court.
Facts
The accused was released on a cash bail of Kshs.150,000/= in Nairobi Criminal Case No.2127 of 2006. He was unable to attend his mention on 11th December, 2006 due to travel. The court issued a warrant of arrest and ordered forfeiture of the bail.
Issues
- The court's orders were made without the accused's or his advocate's presence
- The court's orders were made in a prejudicial manner towards the accused
Reasoning
The court found that the orders were made without the accused's or his advocate's presence and in a prejudicial manner, thus violating the accused's right to be heard.
Outcome
The court's orders from 28th May, 2007 are affirmed.
Orders
- Forfeiture of the accused's cash bail of Kshs.150,000/= is quashed
- The Subordinate Court's order requiring a new cash bail of Kshs.200,000/= is set aside
- The accused shall forthwith be released from custody, subject to the condition that he shall attend Court regularly
Remedies
- The accused's cash bail is restored
- The accused is released from custody with the condition of regular attendance in court
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