DICKSON NYABANDO OSORO v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 2401 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2401
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 2401 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 May 2009
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TypeConstitutional ReferencePostureAppeal from a conviction for creating disturbance in a manner likely to cause a breach of peaceCoramD. K. MUSINGA
Holding
The court discharged the applicant of the charges that had been preferred against him before the trial court due to the violation of his constitutional rights
Facts
The applicant was charged with creating disturbance in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace. He was arrested on 18th January 2008 and not arraigned in court until 22nd January 2008.
Issues
- Whether the unexplained delay in arraigning the applicant before court violated his constitutional rights
- Whether the applicant should be acquitted of the charges
Reasoning
The court found that the unexplained delay in arraigning the applicant before court amounted to a violation of his constitutional rights, leading to an acquittal.
Outcome
Discharge of the applicant of the charges
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- ALBANUS MWASIA MUTUA VS REPUBLIC, Criminal Appeal No.120 of 2004
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