Josephat Wambua Mbuvi v Republic [2020] KEHC 1926 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1926
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 1926 (KLR)
- Decided
- 9 November 2020
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks resentencing after unsuccessful appealsCoramD. K. Kemei - J
Holding
The application is dismissed as the court cannot consider the application for resentencing due to the functus officio doctrine and the matter has been handled by the Court of Appeal.
Facts
The applicant was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement, and filed unsuccessful appeals to the High Court and Court of Appeal.
Issues
- Whether the court can consider the application for resentencing
- Jurisdiction of the High Court to supervise the decision of the Court of Appeal
Reasoning
The court cannot consider the application for resentencing as it has already been handled by the Court of Appeal and the functus officio doctrine applies.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (3)
- Raila Odinga & 2 Others v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 3 others [2013] eKLR
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v R (2017) eKLR
- Evans Wanjala Wanyonyi v R (2019) eKLR
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