Mwaniki & 2 others v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application 40 of 2022) [2023] KEHC 3468 (KLR) (27 April 2023) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3468
- Citation
- [2023] KEHC 3468 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 April 2023
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramCM KARIUKI
Holding
The court denies the application as the applicants have not provided a satisfactory explanation for their delay in filing the appeal.
Facts
The applicants were convicted of stealing and were remanded in custody for one month after conviction. They were released on probation and faced financial difficulties due to the illness of their family members and school-related expenses.
Issues
- Whether the applicants have sufficiently demonstrated that they should be granted leave to appeal out of time.
- Whether the applicants' failure to file the appeal within the stipulated timelines was due to a reasonable cause.
Reasoning
The court found that the applicants' reasons for delay were unsatisfactory and that they did not provide evidence to substantiate their claims of taking care of their family members and paying school fees.
Outcome
The application is denied.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 348A of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 349 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Salat v Independent Electoral & Boundaries Commission & 7 others [2014] KLR – SCK
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