Republic v Patel & another (Criminal Miscellaneous Application E076 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 1404 (KLR) (20 February 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1404
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 1404 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2023
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TypeCriminal Miscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication for revision of orders of a subordinate courtCoramJN KAMAU
Holding
The application for revision is allowed, and the passports and identity cards are to be returned to the court for onward transmission to the prosecution.
Facts
The applicant sought to review orders for the release of National Identity Card, Indian Passport Number, and two Kenyan Passports, which were forgeries or fraudulently obtained. The respondents opposed the application, claiming it was overtaken by events.
Issues
- Irregularity in the issuance of passports and identity cards
- Revision jurisdiction of the High Court
Reasoning
The court found the application merited due to irregularities in the issuance of the documents, and the respondents were not properly represented in the lower court.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- Identity Card Number 32xxxx in the name of Brijesh Kiritbhai Patel
- Indian Passport Number K285xxxx in the name of Veenaswati Patel
- Kenyan Passport Number AK002xxxx in the name of Nikesh Patel (a minor)
- Kenyan Passport Number AK002xxxx in the name of Nikesh Patel (a minor)
Remedies
- Return of documents to the court for onward transmission to the prosecution
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code Cap 75 (Laws of Kenya)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Cases cited (5)
- Mbogo vs Shah (1968) EA 93
- Anne Jerop vs DPP [2014] eKLR
- Woolmington vs DPP 1935 1 All ER
- Scott vs Brown, Benning & McNab Company (3) [1892] 2QB 724
- Hillary Eting’a Barasa vs Republic [2021] eKLR
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