Director of Public Prosecutions v Assa Kibagendi Nyakundi [2021] KEHC 9336 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9336
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 9336 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 February 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for quashing criminal chargesCoramJustice, W. A. Okwany
Holding
The court found that the prosecution's decision to prefer murder charges against the applicant was not an abuse of legal process and was not contrary to the Constitution.
Facts
The applicant was charged with murder in two cases (Nos. 32 and 35 of 2019), and was also previously charged with manslaughter in Criminal case number 704 of 2019.
Issues
- Abuse of legal process
- Contravention of constitutional rights
- Lack of jurisdiction
- Gross abuse of power
Reasoning
The court considered the applicant's arguments and the prosecution's position, citing various constitutional and procedural laws. The court held that the prosecution's actions were within constitutional limits and did not amount to an abuse of process.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Constitution of Kenya
- Criminal Procedure Act
- Fair Administration Action Act
Cases cited (7)
- Reuben Njuguna Gachukia and Another Versus IG of police and 4 others
- Douglas Maina Mwangi versus DPP and another
- Satya Bhama Gandui Versus DPP and 3 others
- CCK Versus ODPP and Another
- Otieno Clifford Richard Versus Republic
- Republic Versus Leonard date Sekento
- Alfred N. Mutua Versus EACC and 4 others
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