TONY ABIERO OWINO & ANOTHER v REPUBLIC [2009] KEHC 3498 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3498
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 3498 (KLR)
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TypeConstitutional ReferencePostureAppeal from a conviction for manslaughterCoramD. Musinga
Holding
The applicants' constitutional right was abrogated due to the unexplained delay in arraignment, and the charge of manslaughter is annulled.
Facts
The applicants were charged with manslaughter and were in police custody for 28 days before being arraigned. They alleged their constitutional rights were violated.
Issues
- Whether the applicants' constitutional rights were violated due to the delay in arraignment
- Whether the charge of manslaughter should be annulled in law
Reasoning
The court held that the applicants' constitutional right was violated due to the unexplained delay in arraignment, leading to an acquittal.
Outcome
The applicants are acquitted of the charge of manslaughter and are ordered set at liberty.
Orders
- The charge of manslaughter is annulled
Remedies
- The applicants are acquitted and ordered set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 72 (3) (b) of the Constitution
Cases cited (2)
- ALBANUS MWASIA MUTUA –VS- REPUBLIC, Criminal Appeal No. 120 of 2004
- ELISHA OTIENO ODERO –VS- REPUBLIC, [2008] eKLR
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