Republic v Hania Said Sagar & others [2016] KEHC 2476 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2476
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2476 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 October 2016
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal RevisionPostureApplication for review of bail ordersCoramD. O. Chepkwony
Holding
The application for revision is dismissed as the Honorable magistrate arrived at her decision by virtue of her discretionary powers.
Facts
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) sought to review the bail orders granted by the Principal Magistrate, including the release of the 1st accused on a bond of one million shillings and the remand of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th accused in custody pending a comprehensive pre-bail report.
Issues
- Whether the orders granting bail to the 1st accused and the remand of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th accused were illegal, in correct, or inappropriate.
- Whether the court erred in granting the pre-bail reports for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th accused.
Reasoning
The court found no good reason to interfere with the bail orders and remand decisions, and directed the DPP to file an appeal within seven days.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- The DPP is directed to file and serve an appeal within seven days.
- The 1st respondent will be released on the bond terms and conditions as set out by the Honorable Principal Magistrate.
- The probation officer will present the pre-bail assessment report in respect of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respondents as requested by the Honorable Principal Magistrate.
Remedies
- The 1st respondent will be released on the bond terms and conditions as set out by the Honorable Principal Magistrate.
- The probation officer will present the pre-bail assessment report in respect of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respondents as requested by the Honorable Principal Magistrate.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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