[2019] KEHC 8266 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 8266 (KLR)

The court found that there were no compelling reasons presented by the prosecution to justify denial of bond to the accused. The right to bond is constitutionally guaranteed unless the prosecution demonstrates compelling reasons to the contrary. In the absence of such reasons, the accused is entitled to be released...

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Citation
[2019] KEHC 8266 (KLR)
Parties
Respondent: Republic; Defendant: Nkatike Lepuranto
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 19 of 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Bond Ruling
Outcome
Bond granted.
Judges
A Mabeya
Legal Topics
Bail and Bond, Compelling Reasons, Pretrial Release
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Bail and Bond Compelling Reasons Pretrial Release

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Parties

Republic

Respondent

Nkatike Lepuranto

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Bond Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there are compelling reasons to deny the accused bond.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that there were no compelling reasons presented by the prosecution to justify denial of bond to the accused. The right to bond is constitutionally guaranteed unless the prosecution demonstrates compelling reasons to the contrary. In the absence of such reasons, the accused is entitled to be released on bond pending trial.

Court Disposition

Bond granted.

Orders

  • The accused may be released on a personal bond of Ksh. 500,000 with a surety of similar amount.
  • Mention set for 19th September, 2019.