REPUBLIC v STEPHEN KIPNGETICH TERER [2010] KEHC 2384 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2384
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 2384 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 May 2010
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TypeCriminal CasePostureApplication for orders that constitutional rights were breached and continued detention violatedCoramP.M. MWILU
Holding
The application is dismissed as the delay was not unreasonable and the accused suffers no prejudice.
Facts
The accused was arrested on 31 May 2005 and was first arraigned in court on 14 July 2005. He took plea on 21 July 2005, and was held for one month beyond the 14-day limit.
Issues
- Whether the accused's constitutional rights were breached by being held beyond 14 days
- Whether the accused's continued detention violated his constitutional rights
Reasoning
The court accepted the reasons for the delay and found it not unreasonable. The accused's constitutional rights were not breached, and the law must take its course.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Law of Evidence
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