REPUBLIC v BENEDICT KALOVWE KAWETO (ACCUSED) [2008] [2008] KEHC 2497 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2497
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 2497 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 June 2008
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplicant seeks to revise orders made by the Resident Magistrate at Kitui Law CourtsCoramISAAC LENAOLA
Holding
There is nothing to revise in this matter and the matter is deemed closed
Facts
The Resident Magistrate adjourned the case on 4/6/2007 due to the absence of the prosecutor and the prosecution's case was marked as closed. The learned magistrate acquitted the accused on 12/6/2007.
Issues
- Whether the absence of a prosecutor renders the proceedings null and void
- Whether the High Court can convert an acquittal into a conviction
Reasoning
The proceedings were not a nullity due to the absence of the prosecutor and the remaining witnesses. The accused was acquitted by a lawful court and it would be double jeopardy to recall him for trial.
Outcome
Declined to issue any orders
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 362
- Section 364
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