Isaac Kamau Irungu v Republic [2013] KECA 286 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 286
- Citation
- [2013] KECA 286 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal to the Supreme CourtCoramW. KARANJA, P.O. KIAGE, A. MURGOR
Holding
The application is dismissed as it is devoid of merit and the jurisdiction the appellant wishes to invoke is not retrospective.
Facts
The applicant Isaac Kamau Irungu was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. He appealed to the High Court and then to the Court of Appeal, which dismissed his appeals.
Issues
- constitutionality of the death sentence
- jurisdiction of the Court of Appeal to entertain the application
Reasoning
The court held that the jurisdiction to appeal based on the interpretation or application of the Constitution does not require leave and is forward-looking. The application is therefore dismissed.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution 2010
- Supreme Court Act
Cases cited (1)
- LAWRENCE NDUTTU & 6000 OTHERS Vs. KENYA BREWERIES LTD AND J. HARRISON
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