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Kelvin Okore Otieno v Republic [2013] KEHC 6606 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 6606 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6606
Citation
[2013] KEHC 6606 (KLR)
Decided
17 September 2013
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for anticipatory bail dismissedCoramL. A. ACHODE
Holding

The application for anticipatory bail is dismissed in its entirety

Facts

The applicant and Mrs. Offisi are in a business transaction where the applicant gave a cheque to Mrs. Offisi as security for her contribution. Mrs. Offisi reported the matter to the police, who intended to arrest the applicant on a civil debt.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant has demonstrated serious breaches of his rights by any organ of state
  2. Whether the apprehension by the police meets the threshold of serious breach of rights

Reasoning

The court finds no serious breach of rights by any organ of state and the apprehension by the police is a lawful process.

Outcome

Application dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (2)
  • Criminal Procedure Code
  • Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (1)
  • W'Njuguna v. Republic, Nairobi Misc. Cr. Case No. 710 of 2002
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