Didmus Wekesa Barassa v Inspector General of Police & 2 others [2016] KEHC 8288 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8288
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 8288 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 October 2016
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication dismissed with no costsCoramG.W.NGENYE-MACHARIA
Holding
The application is dismissed with no costs as the Applicant has not demonstrated a breach of his Constitutional rights or freedoms by the police.
Facts
The Applicant sought anticipatory bail pending arrest for a bailable offence, alleging threats of arrest for fraud charges filed by Jevons Mulongo at the instigation of the incumbent Member of Parliament. The Respondents opposed the application, stating no formal complaint had been made.
Issues
- Whether the Applicant's application for anticipatory bail is based on substantiated information
- Whether the Applicant's apprehension of arrest is founded on unsubstantiated claims
Reasoning
The court found the Applicant's application frivolous and not based on any substantiated information. The police have not arrested the Applicant for no good reason.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- The Applicant should ensure he reports back on 13th October, 2016 for purposes of being processed to take a plea on 14th October, 2016
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