Alice Viola Chebwogen v Republic [2014] KEHC 2777 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2777
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 2777 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 October 2014
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureAppeal from a criminal caseCoramH.I. ONG'UDI
Holding
The court's orders are set aside, and any fine paid by Mr. Morigori is refunded.
Facts
On August 18, 2014, Mr. Morigori applied to disqualify the court due to bond terms, which was denied. He then applied to withdraw from acting for the accused, and the court allowed it. At 10 AM, the court found Mr. Morigori disrespectful and ordered him to pay a fine and be taken to custody.
Issues
- Was Mr. Morigori part of the proceedings at 10 AM?
- Was the court's punishment for Mr. Morigori uncalled for?
Reasoning
The court found the punishment for Mr. Morigori uncalled for and uncalled for him to be part of the proceedings at 10 AM.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, orders set aside
Orders
- The orders complained of are hereby reviewed and set aside.
- If any fine was paid by Mr. Morigori the same should be refunded to him forthwith.
Remedies
- Refund of any fine paid by Mr. Morigori
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 121(1) Penal Code
- Section 121(2) Penal Code
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