Edward Wafula v Republic [2021] KEHC 8167 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8167
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8167 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 March 2021
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureRespondent's appeal dismissed, Applicant seeks re-hearing of sentenceCoramE.M.Muriithi, Muriithi, Republic
Holding
This court has no jurisdiction to entertain and determine the instant application.
Facts
Applicant was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement. He appealed to the Court of Appeal, but the appeal is still pending. Now, he seeks a re-hearing of his sentence.
Issues
- Whether this court has jurisdiction to entertain and determine the application.
- Whether the applicant's appeal to the Court of Appeal is valid.
Reasoning
The applicant's appeal to the Court of Appeal is still pending, and the court dismissed his appeal in the High Court. The court found that it does not have jurisdiction to re-hear the sentence.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 75) Laws of Kenya
- 2010 Constitution of Kenya
Cases cited (1)
- Francis Karioko Muruatetu & Another v Republic [2017] e-KLR
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