Bhavin Devji v Republic [2020] KEHC 3178 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3178
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 3178 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2020
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for revision of search warrant and seizure of passportsCoramMutuku
Holding
Application dismissed as there is no illegality in the orders issued by the lower court. The applicant has the right to raise the issue of release of his passport in the trial court.
Facts
Magistrate issued a search warrant to search for electronic communication gadgets linked to extortion. The applicant's father and son's passports were seized as a result of the search.
Issues
- legality of search warrant
- release of seized passports
Reasoning
The court found no illegality in the search warrant and the execution of the warrant. The applicant's complaint about the release of the passports was premature as it was to be handled by the plea court.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- GEORGE ALADWA OMWERA v. R [2016] eKLR
- VEERAPPA PILLAI v REMAAN LTD
- PATHUMMAA & Anor v. MUHAMMED 1986 (2) SCC 585
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