PETER KAVEMBA MWONGA V REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 5867 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5867
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 5867 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2012
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
All charges are quashed, and the proceedings and decisions of the subordinate court are quashed.
Facts
The accused were charged with operating an un-environmental impact project without a license, but the charges were conceded to be non-existent.
Issues
- Charges were non-existent
- Police abuse of power
Reasoning
The court found the charges to be non-existent and concluded that the police were abusing their powers.
Outcome
Appeal granted, charges quashed
Orders
- All charges filed before the subordinate court are quashed
- Proceedings and decisions of the learned magistrate are quashed
Remedies
- Convictions are quashed
- Sentences are set aside
- Any fines or security are discharged and refunded
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 75 Laws of Kenya)
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