REPUBLIC V STEPHEN NYAMAI MBALU 3 OTHERS [2012] KEHC 5866 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5866
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5866 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 September 2012
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TypeCriminal CasePostureAppeal from a denial of bailCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
The court finds the application incompetent and strikes it out, stating that the applicants can appeal to the Court of Appeal.
Facts
The accused were arrested and charged with a crime. They applied for bail under Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution, but the court denied the application.
Issues
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to consider a fresh application for bail after a previous application was denied.
- Whether the Constitution and Criminal Procedure Code provide for a fresh formal application for bail after a previous application was dismissed.
Reasoning
The court ruled that the Constitution and Criminal Procedure Code do not provide for a fresh formal application for bail after a previous application was dismissed. The court also stated that the High Court cannot act as an appellate court for decisions on refusal to grant bail.
Outcome
The application for bail is struck out.
Orders
- The application for bail is struck out.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 49(1)(h) of the Constitution
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 75 of the Laws of Kenya)
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