Patrick Macharia v Republic [2014] KEHC 4076 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4076
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4076 (KLR)
- Decided
- 22 May 2014
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPosturePetitioner seeks a retrial based on new and compelling evidence under Article 50(6) of the Constitution 2010CoramLESIIT
Holding
The court dismisses the application for a retrial.
Facts
The Petitioner was convicted of robbery with violence in 2004 and appealed to the High Court and Court of Appeal, which dismissed both appeals. The Petitioner is seeking a retrial due to new evidence.
Issues
- What the Petitioner is seeking in the application under Article 50(6) of the Constitution 2010.
- Whether there is new and compelling evidence to justify the court to order a retrial of the Petitioner’s criminal cases.
- Whether the dismissal of the trial magistrate and judge or judges who heard the Petitioner’s case and Appeals entitles the Petitioner to have a retrial of his cases.
Reasoning
The court finds that the Petitioner did not provide new and compelling evidence that would justify a retrial and that the appeals were properly dismissed.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 50(6) of the Constitution 2010
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