Republic v Paul Mutemi Kanyi [2017] KEHC 2286 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2286
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2286 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 May 2017
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TypeAppealPostureAppellant's Application for Additional EvidenceCoramTeresia Matheka
Holding
The application is dismissed as the evidence sought is not admissible under s.358 of the Criminal Procedure Code and there are no exceptional circumstances.
Facts
The appellant sought additional evidence related to a car hijacking incident, including two O.B. reports from Muranga Police Station, to support his appeal.
Issues
- Whether additional evidence should be taken under s.358 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Whether the evidence was available at the trial
- Whether exceptional circumstances exist to warrant additional evidence
Reasoning
The evidence sought was available at the trial and the applicant failed to provide any proof of its authenticity. The court found no exceptional circumstances warranting additional evidence.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (2)
- RICHARD MUKOTI MULE & 3 V REPUBLIC [2016] EKLR
- Daniel Kipngetich Sang v Republic [2011] eKLR
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