Sebastian Miriti v SRM Tigania Law Court & another [2018] KEHC 2329 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2329
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2329 (KLR)
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TypeMiscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to revise the ruling and proceedings of the trial courtCoramA. MABEYA
Holding
The application is allowed. The orders and all subsequent proceedings are set aside. The applicant is directed to be produced before the trial court for a directions defence hearing.
Facts
The applicant was denied the right to enter his defence during the trial, leading to a judgment against him. The trial court was opposed to the application.
Issues
- Whether the Court has jurisdiction to revise the ruling and proceedings of the trial court at this stage
- Whether the learned trial magistrate was in contravention of Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code in denying the Applicant a chance to defend himself
Reasoning
The court has wide powers in its revisionary jurisdiction but cannot reverse or alter an order of acquittal. The trial court's failure to allow the applicant to be heard prejudiced him.
Outcome
The application is granted
Orders
- Orders and all subsequent proceedings are set aside
- The applicant is directed to be produced before the trial court for a directions defence hearing
Remedies
- The applicant is directed to be produced before the trial court for a directions defence hearing
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap.75)
- Section 311 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 362 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Republic v Mohamed Rage Shide [2016] eKLR
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