[2021] KEHC 8111 (KLR)
The court found that the petitioner had not demonstrated any infringement of his rights or any public interest sufficient to warrant reopening the case. The issues raised had already been addressed and dismissed by both the High Court and the Court of Appeal in previous proceedings. The doctrine of res judicata...
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- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 8111 (KLR)
- Parties
- Applicant: Valence Momanyi Ogaro; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- High Court
- Court Station
- High Court at Kisii
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya
- Case Number
- Criminal Petition 14 of 2020
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Constitution Petition / Ruling
- Outcome
- petition dismissed
- Judges
- REA Ougo
- Legal Topics
- Right of Appeal, Res Judicata, Public Interest Litigation
- Source Language
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Parties
Valence Momanyi Ogaro
Applicant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Constitution Petition / Ruling
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the petitioner's rights were infringed despite previous appeals being dismissed.
- 2 Whether the matter raises any public interest sufficient to warrant reopening the case.
- 3 Whether the issues raised have already been determined by competent courts.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the petitioner had not demonstrated any infringement of his rights or any public interest sufficient to warrant reopening the case. The issues raised had already been addressed and dismissed by both the High Court and the Court of Appeal in previous proceedings. The doctrine of res judicata applied, barring the petitioner from relitigating matters that had been conclusively determined. The court emphasized that the finality of litigation is essential for the administration of justice, and absent any new or compelling evidence of injustice or rights violation, the petition could not be entertained.
Court Disposition
petition dismissed
Orders
- The petition is dismissed.
- The plea to reopen the lower court case is declined.
Full Case Text
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21 paragraphs
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
IN TH EHIGH COURT OF KENYA
AT KISII
CRIMINAL CONSTITUTION PETITION NO.14 OF 2020
VALENCE MOMANYI OGARO......APPLICANT
VERSUS
REPUBLIC.......................................RESPONDENT
RULING
1. The Petitioner in this matter has filed yet another petition in court Pet.14/2020. Previous he has filed Constitution Petition No.54 of 2019 in the said Petition.
2. Justice Majanja delivered a judgment dismissing his plea in the Petition No.54 of 2019. Justice Majanja noted that he had been convicted in Kilgoris Magistrate’s Court Case No.170/2008 and that he had filed appeals in Kisii and the Court of Appeal both were dismissed. His petition was dismissed.
3. He is here again with another plea that he has brought the matter in the public interest.
4. He has not demonstrated how public interest applies to this petition. The issues raised by him were dealt with by the High Court and the Court of Appeal in his previous appeals.
5. None of his rights have been infringed as claimed as his 2 appeals were heard and determined on facts and law.
6. His plea to reopen the lower court case is declined for had an injustice been done the High Court and Court of Appeal would have noted. This petition is therefore dismissed.
DATED, SIGNED AND DELIVERED AT KISII ON THIS 10TH DAY OF MARCH 2021
R.E. OUGO
JUDGE
In the presence of;
Petitioner In person-present
Mr. Otieno Senior State Counsel Office of the DPP
Ms Rael Court Assistant