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Janet Wanjiku (on behalf of Allan Kamau) v Attorney-General & 2 others [2008] KEHC 4017 (KLR)

[2008] KEHC 4017 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4017
Citation
[2008] KEHC 4017 (KLR)
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TypeHabeas Corpus ApplicationPostureRespondents opposed the application, but the court ordered viva voce evidence to be taken.CoramJ.B. OJWANG
Holding

The court ordered viva voce evidence to be taken to determine the application.

Facts

The applicant's son, Allan Kamau, was arrested on July 22, 2007, and has not been seen since. The applicant has visited multiple police stations and the police headquarters in search of him.

Issues

  1. Whether a writ of Habeas Corpus should be issued
  2. The legality of Allan Kamau's detention

Reasoning

The court found that the true facts have not emerged from the documents and ordered viva voce evidence to be taken.

Outcome

The application was ordered to be determined on the basis of viva voce evidence.

Orders

  • To determine the application on the basis of viva voce evidence
  • To list the application for hearing on priority
  • To lead evidence-in-chief, cross-examination, and re-examination
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