Peter Amina Ndar v Attorney General & another [2017] KEHC 9487 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9487
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9487 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 October 2017
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TypePetition for Unlawful Arrest and False ImprisonmentPosturePetition filed against the Attorney General and the interested partyCoramHON. JUDGE
Holding
The court finds the petitioner's allegations unsubstantiated due to contradictions in his pleadings and evidence.
Facts
The petitioner was arrested by 8 police officers on 1st March 2014 and held at Makongeni Police Station until 5th March 2014 without being arraigned in court. The petitioner claims this violated his constitutional rights.
Issues
- Unlawful arrest and false imprisonment
- Violation of constitutional rights
Reasoning
The court considers the contradictory statements in the petition and supporting affidavits, finding the petitioner's evidence insufficient to prove the alleged unlawful arrest and detention.
Outcome
The petition is dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Article 10 of the Constitution
- Article 23 of the Constitution
- Article 28 of the Constitution
- Article 49(1)(f) of the Constitution
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