Gilbert Shikondi v Republic [2014] KECA 455 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 455
- Citation
- [2014] KECA 455 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ.W. ONYANGO OTIENO, F. AZANGALALA, S. ole KANTAI
Holding
We allow the appeal and quash the order for summary dismissal. The appellant's appeal is reinstated to hearing before a Judge other than Lenaola J.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement of a girl contrary to section 8 (1) as read with section 8 (4) of the Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006 and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Whether the High Court erred in summarily dismissing the appeal
- Whether the appeal should be reinstated
Reasoning
The grounds of appeal did not fall under the circumstances where an appeal may be summarily rejected as per section 352 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed and the order for summary dismissal is quashed.
Orders
- The appellant's appeal is reinstated to hearing before a Judge other than Lenaola J.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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