REPUBLIC v CHIEF MAGISTRATE, KIBERA, NAIROBI (Ex-parte HEZRON KAMAU WAITHAKA) [2007] KEHC 3268 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3268
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3268 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 March 2007
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for ProhibitionCoramM.J. ANYARA EMUKULE
Holding
The court grants an order of prohibition and orders the immediate issue of the order of judicial prohibition.
Facts
The Applicant and the Interested Party, friends of long standing, agreed to purchase a property together. The Interested Party contributed Kshs.3,350,000 towards the purchase, but later sued the Applicant for the refund of the full sum. The Interested Party then complained to the police, leading to the Applicant's prosecution.
Issues
- Whether to grant an order of prohibition against the Chief Magistrate to prevent the prosecution of the Applicant
Reasoning
The court finds that the Interested Party's actions were motivated by an ulterior motive and an abuse of the criminal justice process. The court's process must be used fairly in the promotion of justice.
Outcome
Order of prohibition granted
Orders
- Order of prohibition against the Chief Magistrate
Remedies
- None
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Mohammed Gulan Hussein Fazal Kamali & Another –Vs- Chief Magistrate’s Court Nairobi and Another (supra)
- Hyundai Motors, Kenya Ltd. (supra)
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