[2015] KEHC 3560 (KLR)

[2015] KEHC 3560 (KLR)

The court found no compelling reason to deny bail to the applicant, who is a minor and a student. The right to bail is constitutionally guaranteed, and the State did not oppose the application. The applicant's age and educational status were considered in granting bail, subject to provision of bond and surety.

Citation
[2015] KEHC 3560 (KLR)
Parties
Respondent: Republic; Applicant: J S
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Machakos
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
8 July 2015
Case Number
Criminal Case 54 of 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Bail Application
Outcome
Bail granted to the applicant.
Judges
LN Mutende
Legal Topics
Bail Pending Trial, Juvenile Accused, Right to Bail
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Pending Trial Juvenile Accused Right to Bail

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Parties

Republic

Respondent

J S

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant, a minor, is entitled to bail pending trial.
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's status as a student and minor warrants consideration for bail.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found no compelling reason to deny bail to the applicant, who is a minor and a student. The right to bail is constitutionally guaranteed, and the State did not oppose the application. The applicant's age and educational status were considered in granting bail, subject to provision of bond and surety.

Court Disposition

Bail granted to the applicant.

Orders

  • The applicant is granted bond of Kshs.1,000,000 with a surety in an equal amount.