Dabaso Bukicha Jarso v Republic [2015] KEHC 5627 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5627
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 5627 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 March 2015
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TypeBail ApplicationPostureApplication for Bail GrantedCoramR. P. V. WENDOH
Holding
The court grants the application and directs the accused to be released on bail with certain conditions.
Facts
The applicant was arrested for an offence committed a year ago. The prosecution alleged that the accused may interfere with witnesses if released on bail. The accused and the deceased are related, and the deceased's family was bitter.
Issues
- Whether the accused will interfere with witnesses if released on bail.
- Whether there are compelling reasons to deny the accused bail.
Reasoning
The court considers the nature of the charge, the strength of the prosecution case, the character and antecedents of the accused, and the likelihood of interference with witnesses. The court finds no compelling reasons to deny bail.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Accused to deposit cash bail of Ksh.50,000/-
- Accused to avail a surety of Ksh.500,000/-
- Accused is warned not to interfere with witnesses and to be of good conduct during the pendency of the case
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code (cap 75)
Cases cited (1)
- Ng'ang'a vs. Republic 1985 KLR 451
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