REPUBLIC v KABWESHA COSMAS SAMPA [2008] KEHC 952 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 952
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 952 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 September 2008
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TypeCriminal CasePosturePreliminary Objection dismissedCoramJ.K. SERGON
Holding
The accused's constitutional rights were not fundamentally breached. The Preliminary Objection is dismissed.
Facts
The accused was arrested on 26/11/2004 and taken before court on 20th December 2004. He was charged with murder.
Issues
- Whether the accused was held in police custody for 25 days beyond the period limited by the constitution
- Whether the prosecution provided a satisfactory explanation for the delay
Reasoning
The court found the explanation for the delay reasonable, acceptable, and truthful. The delay was not inordinate or intentional.
Outcome
Preliminary Objection dismissed
Orders
- The case is directed to proceed for hearing to its conclusion
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 72(3) of the Constitution of Kenya
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