Republic v Denu Lallafa Omar [2016] KEHC 1610 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1610
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1610 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for DiscontinuanceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The court grants the prosecution's request for discontinuance of the criminal proceedings.
Facts
The accused is charged with murder, but the prosecution has been unable to get witnesses since 2012 due to the 'maslaha' settlement. The accused and the deceased's father agreed to pay compensation.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has fulfilled its duty to bring witnesses to court.
- Whether the 'maslaha' settlement is valid and enforceable.
Reasoning
The prosecution has not been able to bring a single witness to court since 2012, and the 'maslaha' settlement has been agreed upon by the accused and the deceased's father, making it a valid alternative to prosecution.
Outcome
The criminal proceedings are withdrawn and the accused is discharged.
Orders
- Withdrawal of the criminal proceedings herein.
- Discharge of the accused person.
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