Jared Bichanga v Inspector General of Police & Attorney General [2016] KEHC 5719 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5719
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 5719 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 April 2016
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TypePetition for Violation of Constitutional RightsPosturePetitioner's Petition against Respondents for alleged violations of Articles 25(a) and (c), 29(b) and (d), 45, 47(1), 48, 49(1)(c),(f)(i) and (h) of the ConstitutionCoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding
The Petitioner's rights under Articles 25(a) and (c) of the Constitution were violated, and he is entitled to compensation.
Facts
Petitioner was arrested on 11th July 2011 and detained for five days without being charged. He alleged he was subjected to torture and inhuman treatment.
Issues
- Whether the Petitioner's rights under Articles 25(a) and (c), 29(b) and (d) of the Constitution were violated
- Whether the Petitioner is entitled to compensation for illegal detention
Reasoning
The court found that the Petitioner was arrested without a reason and detained for five days without being charged, which violated his rights to freedom from torture and a fair trial.
Outcome
The Petitioner's rights were violated, and he is entitled to compensation of Kshs.150,000.
Orders
- A declaration that the Petitioner's rights were denied, infringed and violated
- Compensation of Kshs.150,000 for illegal detention
- Payment of costs to the Petitioner
Remedies
- Compensation of Kshs.150,000
- Payment of costs to the Petitioner
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Article 25 of the Constitution
- Article 29 of the Constitution
- Article 50(1) of the Constitution
- Article 51(2) of the Constitution
Cases cited (2)
- Juan Akinyi Kabaselleh and 2 Others vs AG Petition No. 41 of 2014
- Peter Kagume Kariuki (supra)
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