Joseph Gitau Ndungu v Republic [2020] KEHC 5734 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5734
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 5734 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2020
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramC. KARIUKI
Holding
The court finds merit in the application and allows it, ordering the petition to be lodged and served within 21 days.
Facts
The applicant was charged with possession of cannabis and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment. He lodged an appeal out of time, claiming he had done so within the statutory period.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's appeal was filed within the statutory time limit
- Whether the court should exercise discretion to extend the time limit for filing the appeal
Reasoning
The court considers the circumstances of the case, including the nature of the offence, the sentence, and the applicant's unrepresented status. It finds that the applicant's claim of timely filing is not supported and that the court should exercise discretion to allow the appeal.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- Petition to be lodged and served within 21 days
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act
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