Jedidah v Republic (Criminal Application E214 of 2024) [2025] KECA 425 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 425
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 425 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 February 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file a notice of appealCoramMA WARSAME
Holding
The application for extension of time to file the notice of appeal is allowed, and the appeal is directed to be filed within 21 days.
Facts
The applicant was convicted and sentenced for delement contrary to Sexual Offences Act and appealed to the High Court, but the appeal was not filed due to financial and personal reasons.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing the appeal was reasonable and justified.
- Whether the court should grant the extension of time to file the appeal.
Reasoning
The court found that the delay was reasonable due to the applicant's financial and personal circumstances, and the grounds for the appeal were sufficient.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- The appeal is directed to be filed within 21 days.
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