Edwin Joel Nyameino v Petronilla Akuku Akumu & another [2021] KEHC 9019 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9019
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 9019 (KLR)
- Decided
- 25 February 2021
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for revision of a criminal orderCoramOLGA SEWE
Holding
The application for revision is dismissed as there is no merit to it.
Facts
The applicant, Edwin Joel Nyameino, sought to have a criminal order released a Toyota Hilux Pickup vehicle to the 1st respondent, Petronilla Akuku Akumu, reversed. The 1st respondent, the Director of Public Prosecutions, argued that the order was valid and based on the law and facts presented.
Issues
- Whether the lower court had jurisdiction to release the vehicle
- Whether the applicant was denied his rights of ownership
Reasoning
The court found that the lower court had jurisdiction to release the vehicle and that the applicant was not denied his rights of ownership. The court also noted that the criminal proceedings were not likely to lead to forfeiture of the vehicle.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Forest Act, No. 7 of 2005
Cases cited (2)
- Republic vs. Everlyne Wamuyu Ngumo
- Elijah Nyakebondo Onsongo vs. Republic
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