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REBECCA NSUGNE VAN DER POUW KRAAN
V.
THE INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE & ANOR.

(2019) JELR 107371 (HC)

High Court 17 Jul 2019 Ghana
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- The High Court dismissed the Applicant's action for return of a seized vehicle, holding that while she has a possessory interest under Article 18(1) of the 1992 Constitution, police interference was justified under Article 18(2) and statu

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Suit Number:HR/0097/2018
Judges:GIFTY AGYEI ADDO
Counsel:RACHEL MACCARTHY FOR THE APPLICANT. EVELYN APPIAH (SENIOR STATE ATTORNEY) FOR THE RESPONDENTS.

JUDGMENT

ADDO, J.

On 11th July, 2018, the Applicant herein originated the instant action for the enforcement of her fundamental human rights. The application which is anchored on Article 18 of the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, 1992 is for the following reliefs:

a. A declaration against the Respondents that Applicant is owner of and or has immediate right to possession of Toyota Hilux Pick-Up vehicle registered as number GN 7087-14 with chassis number MROF22G1E0771419 having lawfully purchased and paid for same at a valuable consideration.

b. A declaration that the seizure of Applicant’s Hilux Pick-Up vehicle with registration number GN 7087-14 by the police coupled with the threats to perpetually deprive Applicant of the vehicle without due process is an infringement or is likely to infringe on Applicant’s fundamental human rights to property ownership.

c. An order of perpetual injunction restraining the 1st Respondent’s officers stationed at Sowutuom or by way of its office…

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