Republic v Adow Issack Kullow [2016] KEHC 1786 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1786
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1786 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 November 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from an order granting discontinuance of criminal proceedingsCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The court allows the discontinuance of the case and grants permission for the criminal proceedings to be discontinued under section 25 of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, and the accused is thus discharged.
Facts
The accused was charged with murder, but the prosecution was unable to proceed due to the unwillingness of witnesses to testify and the clans involved in the dispute reaching a settlement.
Issues
- Whether the court can force witnesses to testify
- Whether the court can grant discontinuance of the case based on alternative justice methods
Reasoning
The court considers the inability to compel witnesses to testify and the amicable settlement between the clans, allowing the discontinuance of the case as an alternative justice method.
Outcome
The criminal proceedings are discontinued and the accused is discharged.
Orders
- Permission for discontinuance of the case under section 25 of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v. Mohamed Adow Mohamed (Nairobi High Court Criminal Case No. 86 of 2011)
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