Benson Njeru Nyaga v Republic [2020] KEHC 673 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 673
- Citation
- [2020] KEHC 673 (KLR)
- Decided
- 16 December 2020
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TypePetition for ResentencingPosturePetitioner seeks to have his sentence resentenced, respondent argues res judicataCoramL. NJUGUNA
Holding
The petition is dismissed as the issue is res judicata and the court is estopped from entertaining the same
Facts
Petitioner was convicted of defilement and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appealed but the High Court dismissed the appeal. He now seeks resentencing.
Issues
- Whether the petition is merited
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to resentence
Reasoning
The court dismissed the petition on the grounds of res judicata, as the issue was already determined by a court of concurrent jurisdiction.
Outcome
Petition dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v Republic (2017) eKLR
- Dismas Wafula Kilwake v Republic (2018) eKLR
- Christopher Ochieng v Republic (2018) eKLR
- Evans Wanjala Wanyonyi v Republic (2018) eKLR
- Jackson Juma Kenga v Republic (2019) eKLR
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