Republic v Director of Public Prosecutions & another Ex parte Patrick Kangethe Njuguna & 4 others [2017] KEHC 9401 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9401
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9401 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 October 2017
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TypeJudicial ReviewPostureApplication for Leave to File for Judicial ReviewCoramAg., Majanja, Mumbi Ngugi, Musinga, Nyamu, Wendoh
Holding
The application for leave to file for judicial review is granted.
Facts
The applicants are directors of companies that own properties charged by Commercial Bank of Africa. The Bank initiated criminal investigations into the legality of the titles and charges against the applicants without involving them.
Issues
- Fairness in prosecution
- Prohibition of further investigations
Reasoning
The court found that the Respondent (Director of Public Prosecutions) acted unfairly by initiating criminal investigations without involving the applicants and disregarding a previous court order.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Grant leave to file for judicial review
Remedies
- Prohibition of further investigations
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Director of Public Prosecutions Act
- Law Reform Act
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (4)
- Munyu Maina vs. Hiram Gathiha Maina
- Linus Nganga Kiongo & 3 Others vs. Town Council of Kikuyu
- Trust Bank Limited vs. Paramount Universal Bank Limited & 2 Others
- Teddy Ingosi Mudeki vs. R
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