[2025] KEHC 6875 (KLR)

[2025] KEHC 6875 (KLR)

The court found that the applicant had demonstrated compelling and substantial circumstances warranting extension of time to file an appeal out of time. The delay was explained by the need to obtain certified copies of proceedings and judgment, and no prejudice to the respondent was shown. The court exercised its discretion in favour of the applicant, emphasizing the importance of the right of appeal and the interests of justice.

Citation
[2025] KEHC 6875 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Geofrey Kipngetich Maiyo; Respondent: Republic
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Eldoret
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
20 May 2025
Case Number
Criminal Miscellaneous Application E116 of 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Miscellaneous Application / Ruling on Application for Leave to Appeal Out of Time
Outcome
Application allowed. Leave granted to file appeal out of time.
Judges
RN Nyakundi
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Right of Appeal, Defilement Offence, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Right of Appeal Defilement Offence Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Geofrey Kipngetich Maiyo

Applicant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has demonstrated sufficient cause for extension of time to file an appeal out of time.
  2. 2 Whether the court should exercise its discretion to grant leave to appeal out of time against the acquittal in a defilement case.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the applicant had demonstrated compelling and substantial circumstances warranting extension of time to file an appeal out of time. The delay was explained by the need to obtain certified copies of proceedings and judgment, and no prejudice to the respondent was shown. The court exercised its discretion in favour of the applicant, emphasizing the importance of the right of appeal and the interests of justice.

Court Disposition

Application allowed. Leave granted to file appeal out of time.

Orders

  • The Deputy Registrar shall supply the applicant with the trial court proceedings within 30 days from the date of the ruling.
  • Leave is granted for the filing of the record of appeal.