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Veew Distributors Limited v Republic [2017] KEHC 8507 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 8507 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
8507
Citation
[2017] KEHC 8507 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for release of detained motor vehicleCoramL. KIMARU
Holding

The application is allowed, and the motor vehicle is ordered released subject to its production in court during the trial.

Facts

Veew Distributors Limited's motor vehicle was detained at Kasarani Police Station on 21st October 2016 due to allegations of distributing alcoholic beverages outside their licensed area. The case against the driver and saleslady is still pending.

Issues

  1. Whether the detention of the motor vehicle was justified
  2. Whether the detention was in accordance with the law

Reasoning

The court found no legal basis for the continued detention of the motor vehicle since photographs had already been taken by Scenes of Crime officers. The detention was not related to the criminal case against the employees.

Outcome

Application allowed

Orders

  • Motor vehicle Registration No.KAV 401K Isuzu D Max is ordered released forthwith to the Applicant subject to its production in court during the trial
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