[2016] KEHC 8327 (KLR)

[2016] KEHC 8327 (KLR)

The court exercised its discretion to allow the application for leave to file an appeal out of time, finding that the circumstances justified granting the applicant an opportunity to appeal. The ruling does not elaborate on the specific reasons for the delay or the arguments advanced but confirms that the threshold...

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Citation
[2016] KEHC 8327 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Abdirizack Muktar Edow; Respondent: Republic
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Miscellaneous Criminal Application 405 of 2016
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application for Leave to Appeal Out of Time
Outcome
Application allowed. Leave to appeal out of time granted.
Legal Topics
Leave to Appeal Out of Time, Criminal Appeals Procedure
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Leave to Appeal Out of Time Criminal Appeals Procedure

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Parties

Abdirizack Muktar Edow

Applicant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application for Leave to Appeal Out of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted leave to file an appeal out of time.

Ratio Decidendi

The court exercised its discretion to allow the application for leave to file an appeal out of time, finding that the circumstances justified granting the applicant an opportunity to appeal. The ruling does not elaborate on the specific reasons for the delay or the arguments advanced but confirms that the threshold for granting leave was met. The court further directed that the appeal be filed and served within 14 days, ensuring expeditious progression of the matter.

Court Disposition

Application allowed. Leave to appeal out of time granted.

Orders

  • Leave is granted to file appeal out of time.
  • Appeal to be filed and served within 14 days.