Republic v Muchalwa & another (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E003 of 2023) [2024] KEHC 1981 (KLR) (29 February 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1981
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 1981 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 February 2024
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks to file an appeal out of timeCoramPATRICK J. O. OTIENO
Holding
The application is dismissed as the applicant has not demonstrated sufficient reasons for the delay.
Facts
The applicant received a letter from the complainant requesting an appeal on 9th December, 2022, and the applicant delayed filing the appeal due to difficulties in obtaining a copy of the judgment and proceedings.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application to file an appeal out of time is merited
Reasoning
The court applies section 349 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which allows an appeal to be filed out of time if the inability to obtain a copy of the judgment and proceedings within a reasonable time is the cause.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Agreement to seek resolution through Succession
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Misc. Criminal Application No 10/14 - R v Jane Njeri Mwangi
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