SAMWEL NGELECHI v DIVISIONAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS OFFICER (DCIO) & 2 others [2010] KEHC 3424 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3424
- Citation
- [2010] KEHC 3424 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 February 2010
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication for orders including certification as urgent, arrest and release pending arrest, and costsCoramJ. L. A. OSIEMO
Holding
The court orders the applicant to be released on police bond if charged and to appear in court on a date as directed by the police.
Facts
The applicant, Samwel Ngelechi, seeks anticipatory protection in the event of his arrest, and the court orders him to be released on police bond if charged.
Issues
- Whether the High Court has the authority to arrest a person
- Whether the court can order release pending arrest
Reasoning
The court states that there is no provision in the statutes for the High Court to arrest any person and that the court must satisfy itself that a cognizable offence has been committed before arrest.
Outcome
The court orders the applicant to be released on police bond if charged and to appear in court on a date as directed by the police.
Orders
- Certify the application as urgent
- Order the release of the applicant pending arrest
- Order costs to be provided
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Criminal Law Amendment Act 2003
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