Patrick Mwangi Wanjiku & another v Republic [2016] KEHC 2114 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2114
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2114 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2016
AI Summary
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for Bail Pending TrialCoramHON.A.MSHILA
Holding
The application for bail is not merited and is disallowed.
Facts
The applicants were charged with murder, and an application was made for bail pending the hearing of the case.
Issues
- Whether the accused are entitled to bail pending the hearing of the murder case.
- Whether the untraced stolen mobile phone constitutes a compelling reason to deny bail.
Reasoning
The court found that there are compelling reasons to deny bail, including the untraced stolen mobile phone, but also acknowledged that the right to bail has limitations and may be denied if there are compelling reasons.
Outcome
The application for bail is not granted.
Orders
- Application for bail is not granted.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 49 of the Constitution 2010
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