Charles Mukabi v Republic [2016] KEHC 2181 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2181
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2181 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramC. W GITHUA
Holding
The court grants the appellant bond pending appeal on the condition of a personal bond of Kshs.500,000/- and surety of a similar amount.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and an alternative count of indecent act with a child. He was convicted and sentenced to ten years imprisonment. He appealed, seeking bail pending appeal.
Issues
- Whether the appellant has a constitutional right to bail pending appeal.
- Whether the appeal has substantial chances of success and the interest of justice would be served by granting bail pending appeal.
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant demonstrated that his appeal is arguable and raises a substantial point of law, and that it is in the interest of justice to grant the appeal.
Outcome
The appellant is granted bond pending appeal.
Orders
- The appellant is released on a personal bond of Kshs.500,000/- and surety of a similar amount.
- The appeal is mentioned before the Deputy Registrar on 26th October, 2016 for allocation of a hearing date.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (2)
- Jivraj Shah V Republic (1986) KLR 605
- Dominic Karanja V Republic (1986) KLR 612
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