James Kihara v Republic [1981] KECA 50 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 50
- Citation
- [1981] KECA 50 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramMADAN, MILLER, POTTER
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside
Facts
The appellant was convicted of indecently assaulting a female on February 7, 1978, contrary to Section 144(1) of the Penal Code. The female, W, testified that the appellant followed her, knocked her down, and took her to his house where he had intercourse with her by force.
Issues
- The sufficiency of the evidence against the appellant
- The appropriateness of the sentence imposed
Reasoning
The court found the evidence against the appellant to be circumstantial and insufficient, and the sentence was manifestly excessive.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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