Peterson Muriithi Njeru v Republic [2005] KEHC 2624 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2624
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 2624 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 February 2005
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppellant/Applicant seeks bail pending appealCoramI. LENAOLA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed and the appellant is ordered to remain in custody pending the hearing of his appeal.
Facts
The appellant was sentenced to life imprisonment for rape, and filed eight grounds of appeal and an application for bail.
Issues
- Defects in the charge presented to the lower court
- Problems with the framing of issues for determination
- Failure to specify the section of law used for conviction
- Insufficiency of evidence due to lack of voir dire examination
Reasoning
The court found the appeal to have no substantial grounds and the evidence to be sufficient.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- The appellant is ordered to remain in custody pending the hearing of his appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 140 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (3)
- Somo -vs- Republic [1972] E.A. 476
- Suleiman Juma -vs- Republic C.A. 181/2002
- Kibangeny -vs- Republic [1959] EALR 93
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