Johnstone Muthama v Director of Public Prosecutions & 3 others [2015] KEHC 2189 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2189
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2189 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypePetitionPosturePetitioners sought conservatory orders and certification of the petition as raising substantial questions of law.CoramJ.L. Onguto
Holding
The matter is certified as raising a substantial question of law under Article 165(3)(d) and referred to the Chief Justice to empanel an uneven number of judges by not less than three to hear the matter.
Facts
The Petitioner was charged with an offence under Section 96 (a) of the Penal Code, and a compromise had been struck with the Respondents for the Petitioner to attend court and take a plea.
Issues
- whether Section 96 of the Penal Code is inconsistent with Article 50 of the Constitution
- whether Section 111 of the Evidence Act is unconstitutional
Reasoning
The court found that the Petition raises substantial questions of law regarding the burden of proof in criminal cases and the implications for constitutional rights.
Outcome
The matter is certified as raising a substantial question of law and referred to the Chief Justice.
Orders
- certification of the petition as raising substantial questions of law
- referred to the Chief Justice to empanel an uneven number of judges by not less than three to hear the matter
Remedies
- certification of the petition as raising substantial questions of law
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Penal Code (Cap 63)
- Evidence Act (Cap 80)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
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