[2023] KEHC 19260 (KLR)

[2023] KEHC 19260 (KLR)

The court found it necessary to facilitate the expeditious hearing of the criminal appeal by directing the lower court file to be typed on a priority basis, requiring a certified record to be provided to the High Court within a set deadline, and instructing the appellant to prepare and serve the record of appeal...

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Citation
[2023] KEHC 19260 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: Arektum Kibet Benjamin; Respondent: Republic
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nairobi (Milimani Law Courts)
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Appeal E114 of 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Interlocutory Order on Case Management
Outcome
Interlocutory case management orders issued to expedite appeal process.
Judges
DR Kavedza
Legal Topics
Appeal Record Preparation, Case Management, Court Directions
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Appeal Record Preparation Case Management Court Directions

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Parties

Arektum Kibet Benjamin

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Interlocutory Order on Case Management

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the lower court file should be prioritized for typing to facilitate the appeal process.
  2. 2 Whether a certified record should be provided to the High Court within a specified timeframe.
  3. 3 Whether the appellant should be directed to prepare and serve the record of appeal promptly.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found it necessary to facilitate the expeditious hearing of the criminal appeal by directing the lower court file to be typed on a priority basis, requiring a certified record to be provided to the High Court within a set deadline, and instructing the appellant to prepare and serve the record of appeal promptly. The court also scheduled a mention date for further directions, ensuring effective case management and compliance with procedural requirements.

Court Disposition

Interlocutory case management orders issued to expedite appeal process.

Orders

  • The lower court file to be typed on priority basis within 30 days.
  • A certified record thereof be provided to the High Court on or before July 28, 2023 without fail.