VMA v Republic (Criminal Appeal (Application) E140 of 2024) [2024] KECA 1561 (KLR) (6 November 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1561
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1561 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2024
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TypeCriminal Appeal (Application)PostureApplication for leave to file an appeal out of timeCoramJM MATIVO
Holding
The application is granted, and the applicant is directed to file his notice of appeal within the next 14 days and the memorandum of appeal and the record of appeal within 45 days from today.
Facts
VMA was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for incest under the Sexual Offences Act, 2006. His appeal to the High Court was dismissed due to his failure to file a notice of appeal within the statutory time limit.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for leave to file an appeal out of time should be granted
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was satisfactorily explained
Reasoning
The court exercised its discretion in favor of the applicant, considering the lengthy sentence and plausible explanation for the delay.
Outcome
Application granted
Orders
- Directs the applicant to file his notice of appeal within the next 14 days
- Directs the applicant to file his memorandum of appeal and the record of appeal within 45 days from today
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
- Court of Appeal Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo vs. Paul Kipkorir Kibet [2018] eKLR
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