Akhuya v Republic (Criminal Appeal 42 of 2002) [2002] KECA 308 (KLR) (12 July 2002) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 308
- Citation
- [2002] KECA 308 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 July 2002
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the Judgment of the High Court of Kenya at KisumuCoramKWACH, PK TUNOI, SEO BOSIRE
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction is quashed, and the sentences are set aside. A rehearing before another magistrate is ordered.
Facts
Akhuya was charged with attempted robbery with violence, unlawful possession of firearm, and unlawful possession of ammunition. He pleaded not guilty and was put on his defence.
Issues
- Whether the trial court acted in accordance with the law by agreeing to written submissions being put in at the conclusion of the appellant's trial.
- Whether the practice of asking for or accepting written submissions in all manner of judicial proceedings, except where the law expressly sanctions it, must stop forthwith.
Reasoning
The trial court overlooked the mandatory provisions of the law with regard to final submissions, which is a fundamental irregularity.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentences set aside, rehearing ordered.
Orders
- Written submissions be expunged from the record.
- Order which gave rise to them be set aside.
- Appellant to be produced for fresh hearing dates to be fixed and the matter to be heard a fresh according to law.
Remedies
- Rehearing before another magistrate
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code (CPC)
- Constitution of Kenya
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