[2018] KEHC 7453 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 7453 (KLR)

The court found that there was no pre-bail report filed as previously directed, and there was nothing on record indicating compelling reasons to deny the accused bail. Therefore, the accused was entitled to be released on bond pending trial.

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Citation
[2018] KEHC 7453 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Amos Muriuki
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 6 of 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Bail
Outcome
bail granted
Legal Topics
Bail Application, Pre Bail Report, Bond Terms
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Bail Application Pre Bail Report Bond Terms

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Parties

Republic

Applicant

Amos Muriuki

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Ruling on Bail

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial.
  2. 2 Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bail to the accused.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that there was no pre-bail report filed as previously directed, and there was nothing on record indicating compelling reasons to deny the accused bail. Therefore, the accused was entitled to be released on bond pending trial.

Court Disposition

bail granted

Orders

  • The accused may be released on a personal bond of Kshs. 200,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
  • Mention on 04/10/18 to give a date for trial.