Mutia v Republic (Criminal Application E001 of 2023) [2023] KECA 560 (KLR) (12 May 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 560
- Citation
- [2023] KECA 560 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 May 2023
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to lodge an appealCoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA
Holding
The application for extension of time to lodge an appeal is granted. The applicant shall file and serve the notice of appeal within 14 days from the date of this ruling.
Facts
The applicant was convicted for indecent act with a child by the trial court. The conviction was set aside and a new conviction for delement contrary to section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act was entered. The applicant sought to extend the time to lodge an appeal.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to lodge an appeal
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was reasonable and justified
Reasoning
The court considered several factors including the applicant's prompt action after realizing the delay, the absence of prejudice to the respondent, and the lack of undue delay. The court exercised its discretion to grant the extension.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- The applicant shall file and serve the notice of appeal within 14 days from the date of this ruling.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (1)
- Salat vs Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 7 Others [2014] KLR-SCK
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