[2025] KEHC 6665 (KLR)

[2025] KEHC 6665 (KLR)

The High Court found that the Maseno Law Courts lacked the proper geographical jurisdiction to hear the matter. In exercise of its powers under Section 81 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the court ordered the withdrawal of the file from Maseno Law Courts and its transfer to Kombewa Law Courts, which have the...

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Citation
[2025] KEHC 6665 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Respondent: Victor Ochieng Odhiambo
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Kisumu
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Miscellaneous Criminal Application E094 of 2025
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Transfer of Case
Outcome
Application for transfer of case allowed; file transferred to Kombewa Law Courts; file closed.
Judges
A Mabeya
Legal Topics
Jurisdiction of Magistrate Courts, Transfer of Criminal Cases
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Jurisdiction of Magistrate Courts Transfer of Criminal Cases

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Parties

Republic

Applicant

Victor Ochieng Odhiambo

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Transfer of Case

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Maseno Law Courts have geographical jurisdiction over the matter.
  2. 2 Whether the case should be transferred to Kombewa Law Courts.

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court found that the Maseno Law Courts lacked the proper geographical jurisdiction to hear the matter. In exercise of its powers under Section 81 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the court ordered the withdrawal of the file from Maseno Law Courts and its transfer to Kombewa Law Courts, which have the appropriate jurisdiction. The decision was based on ensuring that the case is heard in the correct forum as required by law.

Court Disposition

Application for transfer of case allowed; file transferred to Kombewa Law Courts; file closed.

Orders

  • The file is withdrawn from Maseno Law Courts and transferred to Kombewa Law Courts.
  • Mention on 28/5/2025 before Head of Station, Kombewa Law Court for further directions.