Republic v The Divisional Criminal Investigation Officer (Dcio) Buruburu Police Station & another Ex-Parte Emmanuel Kazungu Masha & another [2016] KEHC 8250 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8250
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 8250 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 November 2016
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Orders of Certiorari and ProhibitionCoramMadan, Majanja, Mumbi Ngugi, Umo
Holding
The application has no merit and is dismissed.
Facts
The applicant, Emmanuel Kazungu Masha, seeks orders prohibiting the Divisional Criminal Investigation Officer (DCIO) Buruburu Police Station from investigating a dispute regarding the ownership of Nairobi/Umoja/Block 83/445 land. The applicant claims he is the registered lessee and has applied for a letter of authority to erect a fence.
Issues
- Whether the Court can prohibit the police from investigating a land ownership dispute.
- Whether the application has been overtaken by events.
- Whether the Respondents disregarded an earlier stay order.
Reasoning
The Court found that the police have the authority to investigate the matter and that the application was premature. The Court dismissed the application without prejudice to the applicant's right to challenge the investigation in a proper forum.
Outcome
The Notice of Motion dated 30th June, 2016 fails and is dismissed with costs.
Orders
- The Notice of Motion is dismissed.
- The costs of the application are provided for.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- National Police Service Act No 11 A of 2011
- Police Act Cap 84
Cases cited (1)
- Republic vs. Chief Magistrate Milimani & Another Ex-parte Tusker Mattresses Ltd & 3 others [2013] eKLR
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