VICTOR LAGAT & Another v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 2511 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2511
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 2511 (KLR)
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TypeConstitutional ApplicationPostureApplicants seek to have a charge against them nullified and for the release of timber and a vehicle registration number.CoramF. AZANGALALA
Holding
The applicants' Originating Notice of Motion is dismissed.
Facts
Victor Lagat and Isaack Kipkogey were arrested on suspicion of ferrying forest produce without a permit, but they had a valid permit issued by the District Forest Officer - Keiyo South District.
Issues
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to nullify the charge against the applicants.
- Whether the applicants' rights under Article 50 of the Constitution have been infringed.
Reasoning
The court finds no infringement of the applicants' rights under the Constitution. The arrest and subsequent arraignment were not without basis.
Outcome
The applicants' Originating Notice of Motion is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Constitution of Kenya
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