Kelvin Okore Otieno v Republic [2013] KEHC 6606 (KLR)
- 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
- Whether the applicant has demonstrated serious breaches of his rights by any organ of state
- 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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