Monei Kipshan v Republic [2021] KEHC 8133 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8133
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8133 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2021
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication for retrial (resentencing) dismissedCoramR. E. Ougo
Holding
The applicant's application is dismissed as he has not met the conditions of Article 50(6) of the Constitution to warrant the grant of the orders.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of incest and sentenced to 20 years in prison. He appealed to the Court of Appeal, which set aside the sentence and restored the 20 years sentence.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has the right to petition for a new trial under Article 50(6) of the Constitution of Kenya
- Whether the applicant has presented new and compelling evidence to warrant a new trial
Reasoning
The court found that the applicant has not presented new and compelling evidence that was not available at the time of trial, and thus the application is dismissed.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (2)
- Tom Martins Kibisu -vs- Republic
- Jackson Juma Kenga v Republic
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