Michael Kamau Kiige v Republic [2013] KEHC 2269 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2269
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2269 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2013
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TypeMiscellaneous Application (Criminal)PostureApplicant seeks directions on how the trial court should proceed and sets aside the trial court's ruling.CoramH.I. ONG’UDI
Holding
The trial court's ruling is set aside, and the case starts de novo. The bond terms are varied.
Facts
The applicant requested a new trial due to unavailable witnesses, and the State claimed witnesses were initially thought to be available but later found not to be.
Issues
- Directions on how the trial court should proceed under Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
- Set aside the trial court's ruling on 18/2/2013.
Reasoning
The trial court's ruling was based on incorrect facts, and the State confirmed that witnesses were not available.
Outcome
The case starts de novo.
Orders
- The order of the court issued on 9/11/2012 to the effect that the case starts de novo remains.
- The bond terms are hereby varied. He may be released upon executing a bond of Shs.300,000/= with a surety in similar sum.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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