REPUBLIC v APOLLO NDUNGU MWAURA [2009] KEHC 2015 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2015
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 2015 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 September 2009
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramAluoch, Apondi, Mutungi
Holding
The constitutional rights of the accused were violated, but the proceedings are not nullified. The accused should pursue compensation.
Facts
The accused was arrested on 4th September, 2006, and was held in police custody until 21st November 2006, before being taken to court. The prosecution failed to show that the accused was taken to court as soon as was reasonably practicable.
Issues
- Whether the accused was unlawfully detained for 64 days
- Whether the violation of constitutional rights rendered the proceedings a nullity
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to show that the accused was taken to court as soon as was reasonably practicable, violating the accused's constitutional rights. However, the violation did not render the proceedings a nullity.
Outcome
The accused is acquitted and ordered to pursue compensation.
Remedies
- Pursue compensation for unlawful detention
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 72(3)(b) of the Constitution
- Section 72(6) of the Constitution
Cases cited (2)
- ALBANUS MWASIA MUTUA Vs REPUBLIC, CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 120 OF 2004
- REPUBLIC Vs PAUL NJEHIA KANUGU, CRIMINAL CASE NO. 96 OF 2005
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