Wetende Khera v Republic [2013] KEHC 2136 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2136
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2136 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramG. W. Ngenye
Holding
The sentence of five (5) years imprisonment is set aside, and the Appellant is ordered to be forthwith set free unless he is otherwise lawfully held.
Facts
The Appellant, Watende Khera, was found in possession of 66 rolls and 50 grams of bhang street valued at Ksh. 1,500/= on the 14th day of January, 2013, at Kamataragui Village, Meswo Sub-location, within Nandi County.
Issues
- The custodial sentence is excessively high.
- The Appellant is over 100 years old.
- The Appellant is of ill health.
- The Appellant is an orphan.
Reasoning
The court found the sentence to be excessive and set aside the conviction, ordering the Appellant to be released.
Outcome
Appeal successful
Orders
- Set aside the sentence of five (5) years imprisonment
- Order the Appellant to be set free
Remedies
- Release from prison
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act of 1994
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Dangerous Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Control Act of 1994
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