REPUBLIC v THE MINISTER FOR TRADE DIRECTOR OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES & 3 Others EX PARTEDURRAN SOUNDS INVESTMENTS COMPANY LIMITED & Another INTERESTED PARTY CHRISTOPHER KANYINGI KIBE & Another [2011] KEHC 1396 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1396
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 1396 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2011
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks orders compelling return of seized items and prohibiting further proceedings in criminal case.CoramN.R.O OMBI
Holding
Applicant's application for mandamus and prohibition is dismissed as the High Court does not have jurisdiction to pre-empt the trial in the criminal case.
Facts
Applicants' goods were seized by Weights and Measures Department on suspicion of violating Trade Description Act. Applicants were subsequently charged in a criminal case.
Issues
- Constitutional rights of parties
- Protection of intellectual property
- Jurisdiction of High Court
Reasoning
The High Court cannot pre-empt the trial in the criminal case as a decision has already been made. The High Court lacks jurisdiction to compel the return of seized items or prohibit further proceedings.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Criminal case to proceed as enjoined by law
- Exhibits and other court file to be returned to Chief Magistrates Court
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Weights and Measures Act (Cap 513)
- Trade Description Act (Cap 505)
- Standards Act (Cap 496)
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