Vincent Kiplangat Rotich v Republic [2016] KEHC 1225 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1225
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1225 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppellant's Motion for Bond Pending AppealCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The appeal to be fast-tracked. The application for bond pending appeal has no merit and is dismissed.
Facts
The appellant was convicted and sentenced to fifteen (15) years imprisonment for gang defilement. He sought to be admitted on bond pending appeal.
Issues
- Whether the appeal has overwhelming chances of success.
- Whether the application for bond pending appeal is premised on Article 49 (1) (h) of the Constitution.
Reasoning
The court found that the appeal does not have overwhelming chances of success and that the appellant is already a convicted person.
Outcome
Appeal to be fast-tracked, application for bond pending appeal dismissed.
Orders
- The appeal to be fast-tracked.
- Application for bond pending appeal dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act No.3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Dominic Karanja V. Republic (1986) KLR page 612
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