Paul Kanja Gitari v Republic [2016] KECA 741 (KLR)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 741
- Citation
- [2016] KECA 741 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 March 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from the dismissal of the appellant's first appeal against conviction and sentenceCoramR. N. Nambuye, P. O. Kiage, J. Mohammed
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act against a 12-year-old girl, J.M.K. The prosecution alleged that the appellant penetrated the girl's vagina with his penis and rubbed his penis against her thighs. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the conviction and sentence were safe given the inconsistencies in the prosecution evidence
- Whether the appellant was entitled to a thorough re-evaluation of the evidence
Reasoning
The evidence was inconsistent and inadequate, and the prosecution failed to call vital witnesses. The appellant's conviction was unsafe.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentence set aside
Orders
- The appellant is set at liberty
Remedies
- Quashing of conviction and sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Evidence Act
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