Ronald Leposo Musengi v Director of Public Prosecutions & 3 others [2015] KEHC 6983 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6983
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 6983 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2015
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TypeConstitutional PetitionPosturePetitioner vs. Respondents
Holding
The Court finds the Petitioner's prosecution was not lawful and without basis, and quashes the criminal proceedings.
Facts
Petitioner Ronald Leposo Musengi claims the Director of Public Prosecutions and other Respondents maliciously recommended him for prosecution in Milimani Commercial Criminal Case No. 19 of 2014, based on charges of stealing, conspiracy, and obtaining by false pretenses.
Issues
- Whether the Petitioner's prosecution was lawful and without basis
- Whether the Court can interfere with the Respondents' decision to initiate criminal proceedings
Reasoning
The Court must be cautious not to interfere with the Respondents' discretion in initiating criminal proceedings, but can review the decision for abuse of process.
Outcome
The criminal proceedings are quashed.
Orders
- Quash the criminal proceedings
Remedies
- Quash the criminal proceedings
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Fair Administrative Action Act, 2015
Cases cited (2)
- Municipal Council of Mombasa vs. Republic & Umoja Consultants Ltd Civil Appeal No. 185 of 2001
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association of South Africa & Another vs. Minister of Health Case CCT 31/99
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