REPUBLIC v JOSPHAT MWANGI [2008] KEHC 3338 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3338
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3338 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramMARY KASANGO
Holding
The accused's rights were violated, and he is acquitted of the charge of murder.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder and detained in police custody for a period of three months before being brought to court. The accused argued that his constitutional rights were violated due to the delay in bringing him before the court.
Issues
- Whether the accused's constitutional rights were violated due to the delay in bringing him before the court.
- Whether the delay in bringing the accused before the court was reasonable and justified the acquittal.
Reasoning
The court found that the accused's rights were violated due to the delay in bringing him before the court, which was almost three months. The court cited previous cases where violations of constitutional rights led to acquittals.
Outcome
The accused is acquitted of the charge of murder.
Orders
- The accused is set free unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 72(3) of the Constitution
- Section 77(1) of the Constitution
Cases cited (1)
- GERALD MACHARIA GITHUKU Vs. REPUBLIC CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 119 OF 2004
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