Sifa Kazungu Kambetsa v Director of Public Prosecution [2021] KEHC 4407 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4407
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 4407 (KLR)
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TypePetition for Review of Criminal SentencePosturePetitioner seeks to review the final judgment and sentence of the trial court and the first appeals court.CoramHon. Justice R. Nyakundi
Holding
The High Court has no jurisdiction to review the final judgment and sentence as there is no new and compelling evidence.
Facts
The petitioner was convicted and sentenced for defilement, an appeal was lodged but not pursued further, and the petitioner now seeks to review the sentence.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the High Court to review its own decision
- Whether the petitioner has a right of appeal and if so, whether the time has lapsed
Reasoning
The Court found no new and compelling evidence to review the judgment and sentence, and the principles established in the Muruatetu case are not applicable to the petitioner's case.
Outcome
The petition is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- High Court Practice Rules 2013
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Civil Procedure Act
Cases cited (1)
- Francis K. Muruatetu Ruling (2021)
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