ALFRED THIRINGI v ATTORNEY GENERAL & 2 OTHERS [2012] KEHC 5731 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5731
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5731 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 July 2012
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks declarations and damages for unlawful arrest and detentionCoramD.S. MAJAN
Holding
The arrest and detention were unlawful and in violation of the applicant's constitutional rights to personal liberty.
Facts
The applicant was arrested and detained by police officers on 17th July 2004 for a debt of Kshs.150,000.00, but was not charged with any offence.
Issues
- Reasonableness of arrest and detention
- Unlawfulness of arrest and detention
Reasoning
The arrest was unreasonable as it was based on a business debt, and the applicant was arrested on a Sunday night with his wife. The detention was for two days.
Outcome
The applicant is awarded Kshs. 80,000 as general damages and costs of the suit.
Orders
- Declaration that applicant's rights were infringed and violated by arrest and detention
Remedies
- Declaration
- General damages of Kshs. 80,000
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Constitution of the Republic of Kenya
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