Republic v Elias Peter Muhunya & another [2018] KEHC 6206 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6206
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 6206 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 May 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a previous trial judge's decision to continue the caseCoramR.E. ABURILI
Holding
The court allows the application for a trial de novo, ordering that the matter proceeds to hearing de novo with all witnesses bonded for the rehearing.
Facts
The case involves two accused persons charged with murder, with three witnesses having testified and two more witnesses remaining to testify.
Issues
- Whether the court should order a trial de novo or continue from where the previous judge left the matter.
- Whether the accused persons' right to a fair trial conflicts with the need to balance the accused's right to recall witnesses and the prosecution's right to a speedy trial.
Reasoning
The court found no prejudice to the prosecution if the case proceeds de novo, and balanced the accused's right to recall witnesses against the need for a speedy trial.
Outcome
The court allows the application for a trial de novo.
Orders
- The case proceeds to hearing de novo with all witnesses bonded for the rehearing.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
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