Joseph Muriuki Njogu v Republic [2015] KEHC 1806 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1806
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1806 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 October 2015
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication for retrial of convictionCoramNgaah Jairus
Holding
The application for retrial is dismissed as the applicant has not met the threshold set by Article 50(6) of the Constitution.
Facts
The applicant and three others were convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to death. They appealed to the High Court and Court of Appeal, but their appeals were dismissed. The applicant then sought a retrial based on Article 50(6) of the Constitution.
Issues
- Whether new and compelling evidence has become available after the conviction and appeals
- Whether the applicant has met the burden of proving new and compelling evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant has not provided evidence that new and compelling evidence has become available, and that the burden of proof lies with the applicant to demonstrate this.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application for retrial dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya (Protection of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms) Practice and Procedure Rules, 2013
- Article 50(6) of the Constitution
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