Cheekati Narasimha and the Quest for Hazardous Travel Documents: A Legal Setback
Court Stuns by Denying Cheekati Narasimha's Request for Hazardous Travel Documents
In a recent ruling, the court denied a request from businessman Cheekati Narasimha to have his travel documents released in connection with the Sh 200 million case. Principal Magistrate Caroline Nyaguthii stated that the application lacked adequate supporting evidence, noting the absence of crucial documents such as a birth certificate or any medical records that would confirm the applicant’s claim regarding his father’s health.
Narasimha sought permission to travel to India to care for his father, who is reportedly suffering from a serious neurological condition affecting his spinal cord and nerves. However, the application faced strong opposition from complainant lawyer Kimani Wachira, who raised concerns about the authenticity of the medical documents provided and questioned the legitimacy of the familial relationship between Narasimha and the alleged ailing father.
In her decision, Magistrate Nyaguthii emphasized that the applicant had failed to present sufficient evidence to substantiate his claims, while Wachira argued that the only document submitted was an unauthorized letter that did not adequately establish the necessary connection, suggesting that Narasimha might exploit this opportunity to evade legal consequences.
“Regarding the neurological condition that necessitates his travel outside the country, there is no formal medical report, but merely a record indicating that he visited a facility known as Citi Neuro Centre on August 26, 2024, and August 29, 2024, as an outpatient, simply walking in and out of the facility,” he added.
Narasimha, a former employee of Printing Services Limited, is charged with stealing Sh 254 million from the company.
He is accused of stealing Sh 254,461,768, the property of Printing Services Limited, which got into his possession by virtue of his employment.
Rao is alleged to have committed the offence on diverse dates between 1st January 2016 and 31st August 2024, in Nairobi, jointly with others not before court.
The accused is also charged with forging the signature of the managing director of Printing Services Limited.
According to the charge sheet, Rao forged the signature of Malkiat Singh Dhillon on a letter of appointment promoting himself to the position of Production Manager of Printing Services Limited, purporting it to have been signed by PSL MD Malkiat Singh Dhillon.
It is alleged that this offence was committed on 1st April 2010 at an unknown place within the Republic of Kenya, with the intent to deceive.
He denied the charges before Chief Magistrate Lukas Onyina and was granted a cash bail of Sh 3 million.
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