Teddy Karire Odero v Republic [2021] KEHC 3679 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3679
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 3679 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for re-sentencing dismissedCoramD. O. OGEMBO
Holding
The High Court does not have jurisdiction to entertain the applicant's application for re-sentencing or to issue any orders therein.
Facts
The applicant was convicted and sentenced to 20 years' imprisonment for defilement in Makadara Criminal Case Number 3569/2007. He appealed to the High Court and the Court of Appeal, but both courts dismissed his appeals. The applicant then applied for re-sentencing.
Issues
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to consider a matter decided by the Court of Appeal
- Whether the High Court has jurisdiction to entertain the applicant's application for re-sentencing
Reasoning
The court held that the High Court's revisionary powers are limited to subordinate courts and do not extend to a superior court such as the Court of Appeal. The applicant's argument under section 364 of the Criminal Procedure Code was flawed.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Samuel Kamau Macharia and Another v. KCB and Another (2012) eKLR
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