Dakane Osman Abdi v Republic [2021] KEHC 2770 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2770
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 2770 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 October 2021
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TypeCriminal Misc. Appl.PostureApplication for resentencing dismissedCoramALI-ARONI
Holding
The application is dismissed as the Muruatetu decision does not apply to the current case and the applicant's appeal is not pending.
Facts
The applicant was initially charged with defilement and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appealed but the appeal was dismissed. He now seeks resentencing based on a Supreme Court decision.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's appeal is pending
- Whether the Supreme Court decision in Muruatetu case applies to the current case
Reasoning
The court found that the Muruatetu decision does not apply to the current case and that the applicant's appeal is not pending.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application for resentencing dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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