Republic v Patrick Tabu Kazungu Chonda & 4 others [2020] KEHC 4730 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4730
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 4730 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 June 2020
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for interim relief of being released on bondCoramR. Nyakundi
Holding
The Court grants bail to each of the accused persons subject to giving reasonable bail of Kshs.500,000/= with a security of Kshs.500,000/=
Facts
The accused persons are facing a charge of murder. They seek to be released on bond under Article 49 (1) (h) of the Constitution and Section 123 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The prosecution objects to their release due to concerns about interference with witnesses, personal security, and non-attendance at court.
Issues
- Whether the accused persons should be granted interim relief of being released on bond
- What conditions should be set for the release on bond
Reasoning
The Court considers the constitutional right to bail and the state's interest in preventing interference with witnesses, personal security, and non-attendance at court. The Court balances these interests and grants bail with reasonable conditions.
Outcome
Grant of bail
Orders
- Grant of bail to each of the accused persons subject to giving reasonable bail of Kshs.500,000/= with a security of Kshs.500,000/=
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Article 49 (1) (h) of the Constitution
- Article 29 of the Constitution
- Article 50 (2) (a) of the Constitution
- Section 123A of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Stack v Boyle 342 US 15 (1951)
- Hazarilal v Rameshwar Prasad AIR 1972 SC 484
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