James Mwangi Njoroge v Republic [2013] KEHC 6666 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6666
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 6666 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for retrial dismissedCoramF. A. OCHIENG, L. A. ACHODE
Holding
The application is dismissed as the applicant has failed to provide new and compelling evidence.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of robbery with violence and appealed to the High Court, which dismissed the appeal. The applicant then appealed to the Court of Appeal, which also dismissed the appeal. A new Constitution was promulgated, which includes Article 50(6) allowing for retrial if new and compelling evidence becomes available.
Issues
- Whether new and compelling evidence has become available to warrant a retrial
- Whether the applicant's failure to raise the dispute with the landlord during trial constitutes new and compelling evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant's failure to raise the dispute with the landlord during trial does not constitute new and compelling evidence. The court also noted that ignorance of the law is not a basis for re-opening a case.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya, 2010
- Penal Code
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