Njeri v Republic (Criminal Application E040 of 2025) [2025] KECA 1237 (KLR) (27 June 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1237
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1237 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 June 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file a Record of AppealCoramOLE KANTAI
Holding
The Court grants the application and allows the Motion, allowing the appeal to be filed within fourteen (14) days of the ruling.
Facts
The applicant, William Bundi Njeri, was convicted of delement and sentenced to life imprisonment. His appeal to the High Court was dismissed on 29th September, 2023. He sought to appeal out of time due to not receiving a copy of the judgment in time.
Issues
- Whether to grant an extension of time to file a Record of Appeal
- Whether the applicant's chances of success in the appeal are high
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion to grant the extension due to the applicant's lack of facilities to take steps within required timelines and the high chances of success in his appeal.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- The appeal is to be filed within fourteen (14) days of the ruling
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Leo Sila Mutiso vs. Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi [1999] 2 EA 231
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