MIREKU and Others v THE REPUBLIC [1997-98] I GLR 915 - 920

Criminal law and procedure-Bail-Application for bail before trial-Murder charge-High Court empowered by Constitution to grant bail on ten/Is when suspect not brought to trial within reasonable time and also to try all civil land criminal matters-Section 96(7) of Act 30 ousting jurisdiction of High Court to grant bail in murder cases-Whether section 96(7) of Act 30 repealed by Constitution-Constitution. 1992 arts 14(4). 19( 1). and 140(1) and (2)-Criminal Procedure Code. 1960 (Act 30) ,s 96(7)-Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Decree. 1975 (NRCD 309), s 2-Courts Act, 1993 (Act 459). s 15.