Evans Ndwiga v Republic [2021] KEHC 7159 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7159
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 7159 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal RevisionPostureApplication for revision of sentenceCoramGithua
Holding
The application is dismissed as it is res judicata and the court does not have jurisdiction to review the decision.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of defilement and sentenced to 30 years. He appealed and was retried, receiving a 20-year sentence. He now seeks to have the period spent in custody considered.
Issues
- Whether the trial court took into account the period spent in custody.
- Whether the court has jurisdiction to consider the application as it is res judicata.
Reasoning
The court dismissed the application as it was res judicata and the court does not have jurisdiction to review the decision.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Jackson Juma Kenga v Republic
- Lillian S v Caltex Oil (Kenya) Ltd
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