Margaret Kirimi v Attorney General & another [2007] KEHC 3796 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3796
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3796 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 May 2007
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplicant sought a writ of habeas corpus after being detained by the police for six days.CoramJ.B. OJWANG
Holding
The police's failure to produce the applicant before the High Court as ordered was illegal.
Facts
The applicant was suspected of theft and was detained by the police for six days before being brought to court. The police then charged her with theft in a Magistrate's Court.
Issues
- Failure to comply with High Court order
- Illegal detention
Reasoning
The court held that the applicant was detained illegally due to the police's failure to comply with the High Court order.
Outcome
The applicant was ordered to be produced before the High Court as ordered.
Orders
- The applicant must be produced before the High Court as ordered
Remedies
- None specified
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- High Court Order
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