Republic v Mathias Kazungu John [2020] KEHC 2597 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2597
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 2597 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 October 2020
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplicant seeks to review the trial court's decision to grant fresh bond terms to the RespondentCoramR. Nyakundi
Holding
The application for revision is allowed, and the fresh bond terms are set aside. The Respondent shall proceed with trial in custody, and the defilement matter will be dispensed with expeditiously.
Facts
Respondent faces defilement charges. He pleaded not guilty and admitted on bond terms. The Applicant claims the Respondent absconded and was rearrested after 12 months on warrant of arrest.
Issues
- Whether the Respondent should have been granted fresh bond terms
- Whether the trial court's decision to grant fresh bond terms was erroneous and infringed upon the parties' right to a fair trial
Reasoning
The Respondent failed to attend court proceedings while on bond terms, making him ineligible for fresh bond terms. The court's decision infringed upon the parties' right to a fair trial.
Outcome
The application for revision is allowed.
Orders
- Fresh bond terms granted by the Senior Principal Magistrate at Kilifi are set aside
- Respondent proceeds with trial in custody
- Defilement matter is dispensed with expeditiously
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Judicial Policy on Bail
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