Republic v John Cheruiyot Kirui [2019] KEHC 63 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 63
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 63 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2019
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TypeCriminalPostureDefence requests de-novo hearing due to new judge taking over, prosecution opposes.CoramGeorge Dulu
Holding
The court declines to order a fresh trial and directs the defence to proceed with their defence case.
Facts
The case is a 2017 murder case where all prosecution witnesses have already testified.
Issues
- Whether to recall all prosecution witnesses and start de-novo trial.
- Whether the accused has a justifiable reason for requesting a de-novo hearing.
Reasoning
The court finds no justifiable reason for recalling all prosecution witnesses and de-novo trial, citing the cost and delay, and the accused's representation by counsel.
Outcome
Defence will proceed with their defence case.
Orders
- Defence will proceed with their defence case in accordance with the law.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code (cap.75)
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