REPUBLIC v MOSES NDERITU NDUMIA [2007] KEHC 922 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 922
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 922 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 February 2007
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ. M. Khamoni
Holding
The court declares the criminal proceedings a nullity and acquits the accused.
Facts
The accused was arrested on suspicion of murder and was detained in police custody for over a year before being brought to court.
Issues
- Lawfulness of the trial
- Delay in bringing the accused to court
Reasoning
The court found the delay in bringing the accused to court unreasonable and contrary to the Constitution, which requires the trial to be conducted as soon as is reasonably practicable.
Outcome
Acquittal
Orders
- Declare criminal proceedings a nullity
- Acquit the accused
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Constitution of Kenya
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