[2013] KEHC 3496 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 3496 (KLR)

The court found that although the applicant is entitled to seek bail/bond pending appeal, there are compelling reasons to deny the application. The court determined that the appeal does not have overwhelming chances of success, and the main reason advanced by the applicant for release was to resume family life with...

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Citation
[2013] KEHC 3496 (KLR)
Parties
Appellant: P. G. N; Respondent: Republic
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Kisii
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Judgment Date
9 May 2013
Case Number
Criminal Appeal 291 of 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Ruling on Application for Bail/bond Pending Appeal
Outcome
application for bail/bond pending appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail Pending Appeal, Defilement Offence, Compelling Reasons, Judicial Discretion, Sexual Offences Act, Right to Liberty
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Bail Pending Appeal Defilement Offence Compelling Reasons Judicial Discretion Sexual Offences Act Right to Liberty

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Parties

P. G. N

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Ruling on Application for Bail/bond Pending Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant is entitled to bail/bond pending the hearing and determination of his criminal appeal.
  2. 2 Whether there are compelling reasons to deny bail/bond to a convict pending appeal.
  3. 3 Whether the applicant's appeal has overwhelming chances of success.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that although the applicant is entitled to seek bail/bond pending appeal, there are compelling reasons to deny the application. The court determined that the appeal does not have overwhelming chances of success, and the main reason advanced by the applicant for release was to resume family life with the victim, which the court found inappropriate given the nature of the conviction. The court also held that the applicant's medical needs could be met within the prison system and there was no evidence that the appeal would be unduly delayed. Balancing the interests of justice, the court exercised its discretion to deny bail/bond pending appeal, finding sufficient compelling...

Court Disposition

application for bail/bond pending appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The Notice of Motion dated 14th May 2012 is dismissed.
  • Applicant to remain in custody pending determination of the appeal.