Director of Public Prosecutions v Maj Erastus Hezbon Otieno (Criminal Application E031 of 2022) [2023] KECA 421 (KLR) (14 April 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 421
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 421 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 April 2023
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for leave to file an appeal out of timeCoramS. ole KANTAI
Holding
The application for leave to file an appeal out of time is allowed, and the applicant is directed to file an appeal within the next 14 days.
Facts
The respondent Major Erastus Hezbon Otieno was convicted of certain offences by the Court Martial and appealed to the High Court, which allowed the appeal and quashed the conviction.
Issues
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was reasonable given the circumstances
- Whether the appeal has merit and a high chance of success
Reasoning
The delay was reasonable given the extensive consultations required and the high chances of success of the appeal.
Outcome
Leave to file an appeal out of time granted
Orders
- Leave to file an appeal out of time granted
- The applicant is directed to file an appeal within the next 14 days
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Karny Zaharya and Another vs Shalom Levi Civil Application No 80 of 2018
- Leo Sila Mutiso v Rose Wangari Mwangi CA No Nai 255 of 1997
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