KENNEDY MOINDI NYABUTO v REPUBLIC OF KENYA [2008] KEHC 2340 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2340
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2340 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 June 2008
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TypeConstitutional ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks discharge of murder charge due to alleged violation of constitutional rightsCoramD. MUSINGA
Holding
The applicant's constitutional rights were violated, and the court discharges the applicant of the charge of murder.
Facts
Applicant was arrested on 24th October 2007 and held in custody for nearly 82 days before being arraigned. Post-mortem on the deceased was delayed due to post-mortem fees not being paid in time.
Issues
- violation of constitutional rights
- delay in arraignment
Reasoning
The court found the delay in arraignment unacceptable and unreasonable, citing lack of proper explanation and delay in the bureaucratic process.
Outcome
Discharge of the applicant of the charge of murder
Orders
- Discharge of the applicant of the charge of murder
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitutional of Kenya
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- ALBANUS MWASIA MUTUA V REPUBLIC
- FAN XI AND OTHERS VS ATTORNEY GENERAL
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