Republic v Permanent Secretary Ministry of Provincial Administration & Internal Security Ex-parte Lawrence Kamau P Mwangi [2014] KEHC 7367 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7367
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7367 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 January 2014
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for MandamusCoramG V ODUNGA
Holding
The application is allowed, and an order of mandamus is issued compelling the respondent to pay the applicant Kshs.236,378 including interest.
Facts
The applicant was acquitted in a criminal case and awarded compensation for malicious prosecution. The respondent owes the applicant Kshs.236,378 including interest.
Issues
- Whether the respondent should be compelled to pay the applicant the sum of Kshs.236,378 including interest.
- Whether an order for committal should be granted.
Reasoning
The court finds that the respondent has a statutory duty to pay the applicant the sum due, and the applicant has a sufficient legal interest to apply for mandamus.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- An order of mandamus is issued compelling the respondent to pay the applicant Kshs.236,378 including interest.
Remedies
- The applicant will have the costs of the application.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Article 48 of the Constitution
- Article 129 of the Constitution
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