Justus Muriithi Gichovi v Republic [2020] KEHC 244 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 244
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 244 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 October 2020
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication for transfer and restarting of criminal caseCoramHON.LADY JUSTICE A.MSHILA
Holding
The court finds no good reason to interfere with the trial court's finding in denying the applicant's request to recall the witness.
Facts
The applicant requested to recall a prosecution witness for further cross-examination, but the trial court dismissed the request due to the witness being a 11-year-old minor and the lack of substantial reasons.
Issues
- Whether the application for transfer is merited
Reasoning
The court determined that the applicant's request was based on ulterior motives and not in the best interest of the minor witness, and the trial court's decision was correct.
Outcome
The court denies the application for transfer and restarting of the criminal case.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code Section 81
Cases cited (1)
- Maina Kinyatti v. Republic (1984) eKLR
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