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Bonventure Aradi v Republic [2014] KEHC 4479 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 4479 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4479
Citation
[2014] KEHC 4479 (KLR)
Decided
19 June 2014
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TypeMiscellaneousPostureApplication for reversal and setting aside of orders issued by the Honourable Chief MagistrateCoramM. MUYA
Holding

The Accused was accorded a fair hearing and the application has no merit

Facts

The Accused was present in court and represented by Ratemo Advocate, who informed the court that the Accused was attending psychiatric treatment and suffering from chronic depression. The Accused's surety testified that the Accused had not informed him of his mental illness.

Issues

  1. Irregularity and unprocedural nature of the orders issued by the magistrate
  2. Accused's right to show cause

Reasoning

The court found no irregularity or illegality in the proceedings and dismissed the application

Outcome

Application dismissed

Orders

  • File to be returned to the trial magistrate immediately
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