Republic v George Manyange Bagwasi [2017] KEHC 2881 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2881
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2881 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2017
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for stay of proceedings and revision of trial court's refusal to adjourn the caseCoramE. N. MAINA
Holding
The application is allowed, the order refusing the adjournment is set aside, and the prosecution is given the opportunity to call its witnesses.
Facts
The prosecution sought to compel two witnesses to testify but they failed to appear. The trial court refused an adjournment, leading to the prosecution closing its case.
Issues
- Whether the trial court erred in refusing to adjourn the case
- Whether the trial court erred in refusing to compel the witnesses to testify
Reasoning
The trial court's refusal to adjourn the case frustrated the prosecution's right to present its case, and the discretion was exercised capriciously.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- The order refusing the adjournment is set aside
Remedies
- The prosecution is given the opportunity to call its witnesses
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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