Entrapment: The defence in mitigation
Entrapment is an action by law enforcers to induce a person into committing a crime to prosecute them for that crime. It can be loosely defined as the act of…
“Triple talaq” is unconstitutional, says the Supreme Court of India
Talaq. Talaq. Talaq. In some Islam sects, when a husband says the above to his wife, it means that the marriage is thereby dissolved. The woman is divorced. “Talaq” is…
Why many court applications may not look good for your case
This week’s cocktail brimmed of labor actions and the incessant requests to ‘take over’ other lawyers’ matters. Before I file a Notice of Change of Advocates, I cross-examine the intending…
Privacy is a fundamental right, says India Supreme Court
Privacy, I believe, protects the dignity of a person. Privacy is defined as “the right of people to make personal decisions regarding intimate matters; under the Common Law, the right…
All you need to know about small claims
I glanced at my wall clock. It was 9.00pm. I’m not in the habit of picking up phone calls after 5pm; neither do I return missed calls to unidentified persons…
Rights and duties of a parent
It is usually a personal choice to have a child. However, upon giving birth to the child, certain rights accrue and the law imposes several duties on the parent. What…
My neighbour says my fence is on his land.
Dear Sasha, I have lived here in Kiserain for three years. It is a beautiful house tiny little windows and its roof shimmers in the evening sun. The house was…
When a business becomes a ‘person’
Recently, an acquaintance heard me refer to a company as a person. Her dramatic response to my reference resulted into a mini-class of sorts, since she does not know a…
Ask Sasha: My dog bit my neighbour’s child
My children, Ethan and Charlene were playing with the neighbours’ children, Marley (of Mrs. Kamau from across the street) and Britney (of Mrs. Kariuki, just the next house which is…
Election offences: What they are, and who commits them?
We have concluded the general election. The people of Kenya have cast their vote for the offices of President, Member of National Assembly (Parliament), Women Representative in Parliament, Senator, Governor…