REPUBLIC v MARTIN GITONGA [2008] KEHC 2532 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2532
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2532 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2008
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramW. OUKO
Holding
The court found that the accused was detained for over eight months without justification and against the Constitution, and ordered his immediate release.
Facts
The accused was arrested on March 13, 2006, and brought to court on November 15, 2006, after a delay of eight months. The police were accused of detaining the accused beyond the 14-day limit set by section 72(3) of the Constitution.
Issues
- Whether the accused was detained beyond the 14-day limit set by section 72(3) of the Constitution.
- Whether the accused was detained for a period of eight months without justification.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the police were in violation of the Constitution by detaining the accused for eight months without bringing him to court within the 14-day limit. The court found that the accused was detained beyond the reasonable period and that the delay was unjustified.
Outcome
The accused was set free.
Orders
- The accused was ordered to be set free forthwith unless detained for any other lawful reason.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 72(3) of the Constitution
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