Mureithi v Republic (Criminal Application E015 of 2024) [2024] KECA 925 (KLR) (26 July 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 925
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 925 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to file a Notice of Appeal out of timeCoramWK KORIR
Holding
The notice of appeal is deemed to have been duly filed.
Facts
The applicant, Robert Mwirigi Mureithi, sought to file a Notice of Appeal against the judgment and decree of the High Court at Naivasha, but did not file it within the prescribed period. He later applied for an extension of time.
Issues
- Whether the Notice of Appeal was filed within the prescribed period.
- Whether the application for extension of time is necessary and should be granted.
Reasoning
The delay in filing the notice of appeal was for about 7 months, and the Court exercised its discretion to grant the extension due to the applicant's incarceration and self-representation.
Outcome
The application for leave to file a Notice of Appeal out of time is granted.
Orders
- The notice of appeal previously filed by the applicant is deemed to have been duly filed.
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