John Mwangi Ndeto & another v Republic [2009] KEHC 284 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 284
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 284 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in the Principal Magistrate's CourtCoramJ. K. Sergon, M. S. A. Makhandia
Holding
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentences quashed, appellants to be held in custody for retrial
Facts
Two appellants were jointly tried for robbery with violence and handling stolen goods. They were convicted and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.
Issues
- Trial court did not comply with Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Prejudice to appellants if retrial ordered
Reasoning
The trial court did not comply with Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code, leading to a nullified trial. The court ordered a retrial to avoid prejudice to the appellants.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentences quashed
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentences
- Order for a retrial on priority basis
Remedies
- Re-trial of the case
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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