NATHAN BROWNE BIRUNDU vs REPUBLIC [2001] KEHC 212 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 212
- Citation
- [2001] KEHC 212 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 December 2001
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TypeCriminal ApplicationPostureAppeal pending, bail applicationCoramOguk J.
Holding
The court dismissed the bail application as it was not satisfied that the appeal had overwhelming chances of success and there were no exceptional circumstances.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of indecent assault and sentenced to 41⁄2 years imprisonment, hard labour and three strokes of the cane. He filed an application for bail pending the appeal.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's appeal has overwhelming chances of success
- Whether there are unusual or exceptional circumstances warranting bail
Reasoning
The court found that the appeal had not been demonstrated to have overwhelming chances of success and there were no exceptional circumstances warranting bail.
Outcome
The bail application was dismissed.
Orders
- The bail application was dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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