Richard Makhanu v Republic [2014] KEHC 7518 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7518
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 7518 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 April 2014
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal CasePostureApplication for Bail Pending ArrestCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
The application is dismissed as the actions of the police in investigating the complaint lodged by the applicant's wife is a lawful step and cannot be said to violate the applicant's rights.
Facts
The applicant, Richard Makhanu, is apprehensive of an intended arrest by the police and seeks to prevent them from carrying out investigations on his person. The police want to arrest him on false allegations that he caused grievous bodily harm on his wife.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's rights will be violated if he is interrogated by the police.
- Whether the application for anticipatory bail is valid and should be granted.
Reasoning
The court found that the police's actions are within their mandate and that the applicant has not shown why he should avoid the step of investigations. The court also noted that the applicant has not specified which specific rights will be violated and how.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- National Police Service Act
- Penal Code
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