Republic v John Ndirangu Kirathi [2017] KEHC 2359 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2359
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2359 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 November 2017
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureRespondent's appeal from conviction and sentenceCoramLADY JUSTICE C. MEOLI
Holding
The conviction and sentence in Criminal Case 777 of 2017 are quashed. The proceedings are quashed for being irregular.
Facts
The respondent was charged with failing to attend court and obtaining money by false pretenses. He was initially released on bail but later arrested and charged again. The court realized its error and released him, but the proceedings were recorded in the wrong case.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence in Criminal Case 777 of 2017
- Erroneous issuance of warrant of arrest
Reasoning
The charges were based on repealed legislation and the respondent was out on bail granted by the court, not by the police. The court was functus officio on the material date.
Outcome
Quashed
Orders
- Proceedings in Criminal Case 777 of 2017 are quashed
- Lower court files are remitted back to the lower court for necessary action
Remedies
- Release the respondent forthwith
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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