Musyoka Mwanzi v Republic [2016] KEHC 812 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 812
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 812 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2016
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TypeCriminal Misc. ApplicationPostureAppeal from a decision to set aside proceedings and order a new trialCoramL. N. MUTENDE
Holding
Proceedings are set aside and the matter is ordered to be heard de novo before Hon. R. Ombata, Resident Magistrate.
Facts
The case was initially heard by Hon. Kibiru, Ag. Chief Magistrate, who directed the Complainant to be available for testifying. The matter was then transferred to Hon. Rose Ombata, Resident Magistrate, who complied with Section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The Accused absconded after Hon. Lesootia, Senior Resident Magistrate took over the case.
Issues
- The transfer of the case to new judicial officers did not comply with Section 200(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
- The trial was vitiated by the error made by the learned Magistrates.
Reasoning
The transfer of the case to new judicial officers did not comply with Section 200(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code, leading to a vitiated trial.
Outcome
Appeal upheld, proceedings set aside, and new trial ordered.
Orders
- Proceedings set aside
- Order to be heard de novo before Hon. R. Ombata, Resident Magistrate
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 200(3)
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