PAUL KOGI KUNYUA NGARE v REPUBLIC [2007] KEHC 3359 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3359
- Citation
- [2007] KEHC 3359 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 2007
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramLESIIT, MAKHANDIA
Holding
The conviction and sentence are set aside due to the defectiveness of the proceedings
Facts
The appellant was charged with robbery with violence and possession of firearms, and was found guilty and sentenced to death and 7 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Defectiveness of proceedings due to lack of compliance with Section 214 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Defectiveness of proceedings due to failure to inform the appellant of his right to re-call the complainant
Reasoning
The court found that the proceedings were defective due to the lack of compliance with Section 214 of the Criminal Procedure Code and the failure to inform the appellant of his right to re-call the complainant.
Outcome
Conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- A retrial is ordered
Remedies
- A retrial shall be held
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (3)
- SIMIYU case
- MANJI v. REPUBLIC
- MWANGI v. REPUBLIC
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