Director of Public Prosecutions v George Otieno [2017] KEHC 229 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 229
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 229 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2017
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for revision dismissedCoramF. MUCHEMI
Holding
The court dismissed the application as the magistrate did not make any order allowing or refusing the withdrawal of the case, and the directions given were not irregular.
Facts
The accused, George Otieno, was charged with defilement under the Sexual Offences Act. He pleaded not guilty and was released on bond. However, he absconded after release and a warrant of arrest was issued.
Issues
- Whether the magistrate acted within the law to call for written communication for the withdrawal of the case.
- Whether the prosecution was required to file a formal or written application for the withdrawal of the case.
Reasoning
The court found that the magistrate did not make any order allowing or refusing the withdrawal of the case, and the directions given were not irregular. The prosecution was not required to file a formal or written application for the withdrawal of the case.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
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