The revision can only be filed once the appeal is dismissed. The word “appeal” includes both the first appeal and second appeal. Therefore, the revision can only lie when the appeal is dismissed or does not lie.

What is criminal appeal and revision?

An appeal is a continuation of the court proceeding on a certain case while a revision is checking whether the legal actions were followed in the proceedings.

What is revision and appeal in a trial?

Revision starts under the final judgment or final order or final decision of the court. An Appeal is to plea or petition against the decision passed by the lower court.

How many court of appeals are there in Kenya?

six registries
The Judges of the Court of Appeal elect a President from among themselves. The Court of Appeal has been decentralized and currently has a total of six registries namely; Nairobi, Mombasa, Nyeri, Kisumu, Nakuru and Eldoret. Court of Appeal of Kenya Practice Directions.

What is the difference between appeal and revision?

An appeal is whereby the case is heard again due to the dissatisfaction of a certain party while a revision is done by a high court to ensure that legal actions were followed in arriving at a decision. Only the high court can do a revision. Both appeal and revision can help in making corrections of a previous hearing.

What is the difference between appeal review and revision?

Review is given by the court which passed the decree or made the order whereas revision is executed only by the High Court. Review can be done only after the passing of the order whereas revision can be done when the case has been decided.

What is appeal revision and review?

What is the difference between High Court and Court of Appeal?

The high court is vested with the appellate power in regard to determining matters submitted to it from subordinate courts, such an appeal may be from the Resident magistrate court or the district court. An appeal to the high court can be on points of law or on points of facts, or on both facts and law.

Who is the head of Court of Appeal in Kenya?

Justice Daniel Musinga
A few exceptional cases have been heard by five or seven judges. The court is headed by a President of the Court of Appeal who is elected by the Judges of the Court from among themselves. The current President of the Court is Hon. Justice Daniel Musinga who was elected on May 24, 2021.

What is a revision appeal?

Appeal treated as revision: Appeal to Federal Shariat Court from acquittal in a challan case by the complainant is not competent by same can be treated as revision, and in case revision is accepted acquittal cannot be converted into conviction. the case has to be remanded to the Trial Court.

When can revision be filed?

According to article 131 of Limitation Act, revision petition against a decree or order passed by subordinate court can be filed in High Court within 90 days from such decree or order.