MAKOKHA IMBIAKHA V REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 52 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 52
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 52 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 December 2008
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureRespondent RespondedCoramFRED A OCHIENG
Holding
The applicant is entitled to an acquittal and the criminal charges against him shall be terminated forthwith, and the applicant shall be set at liberty, unless he is otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The applicant was arrested on 21st March 2008 and held in custody for 2 months. He was charged with murder on 27th May 2008, but the charges were terminated on 9th October 2008.
Issues
- Infringement of constitutional rights to liberty
- Delay in bringing the applicant to court
Reasoning
The court found that the state had not provided a valid explanation for the delay in bringing the applicant to court, which violated his constitutional rights. The court held that the applicant is entitled to an acquittal.
Outcome
Set at liberty
Orders
- Charges of murder terminated
- Set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Constitution of the Republic of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- ELIUD NJERU NYAGA Vs. REPUBLIC, CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.182 OF 2006
- ALBANUS MWASIA MUTUA Vs. REPUBLIC, CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.120 OF 2004
- GERALD MACHARIA GITHUKU V. REPUBLIC, CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.119 OF 2004
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