Patrick Mutua Salu v Republic [2021] KEHC 1807 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1807
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 1807 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 December 2021
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TypeSentence ReviewPostureApplication for review of sentence dismissedCoramKoome CJ, Mwilu DCJ, Ibrahim, Wanjala, Lenaola, Njoki Ndungu
Holding
The application will not succeed as the Supreme Court has issued specific directions that the jurisprudence in the Muruatetu case only applies to mandatory death sentences for murder.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of incest and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appealed the conviction to the High Court, which was dismissed. A conviction for defilement was substituted.
Issues
- Jurisprudence in Muruatetu case only applies to mandatory death sentences for murder
- Application does not satisfy requirements for consideration of sentence review
Reasoning
The court dismissed the application as it does not meet the requirements for sentence review and the jurisprudence in the Muruatetu case does not apply to mandatory or minimum sentences.
Outcome
Dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Muruatetu Case petition No. 15 of 2015
- Christopher Ochieng –vs- Republic (2018) eKLR
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