John Onyango Oduor v Republic [1983] KECA 9 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 9
- Citation
- [1983] KECA 9 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 December 1983
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence in the High Court of Kenya at KisumuCoramA.A. Kneller, Z R Chesoni, H G Platt
Holding
The appeal is dismissed against conviction. There is no appeal to this court on sentence.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of causing grievous harm and sentenced to four years' imprisonment, twelve strokes of corporal punishment, and five years of police supervision. The evidence, including the testimony of witnesses and the production of a sword, was evaluated by the High Court.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence were supported by the evidence
- Whether the appeal should be allowed
Reasoning
The High Court's findings were based on properly evaluated evidence, and the appellant's conviction was supported. The appeal is dismissed.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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