Motress Limited & Mdalu Mrabu Mdalu v Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) & 3 others (Petition 40 of 2020) [2022] KEHC 174 (KLR) (8 March 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 174
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 174 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2022
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TypePublic Interest LitigationPosturePetition for Certiorari, Prohibition, and Release of VehicleCoramJM MATIVO
Holding
The court declares that the detention of the vehicle and the prosecution are against the Petitioners' constitutional rights.
Facts
On 6th June 2020, the 1st Respondent detained the 2nd Petitioner's vehicle KBR 758D 9414, which was loaded with customers' goods, and served the 2nd Petitioner with a court notice on 12th June 2020 for driving the vehicle on a public road with excessive load, contrary to the Traffic Act.
Issues
- Detention of the vehicle and prosecution violate the Petitioners' constitutional rights.
- The continued detention causes loss and damages to the Petitioners.
Reasoning
The court found that the detention was not justified and violated the Petitioners' rights.
Outcome
The court declares the detention and prosecution unconstitutional and orders the release of the vehicle.
Orders
- Certiorari
- Prohibition
- Release of the vehicle
Remedies
- Declaration of unconstitutionality
- Release of the vehicle
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Cap 403, Laws of Kenya
Cases cited (3)
- {2012} SCMR 455
- Public Interest Litigation: Use and Abuse
- Abuse of Public Interest Litigation - A Major Threat on Judicial Process
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