Kechel v Republic [1982] KEHC 34 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 34
- Citation
- [1982] KEHC 34 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 December 1982
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TypeCriminal AppealsPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramE.OWUOR, Ag. JUDGE
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside due to the improper disposal of seized goods without proper evidence.
Facts
The appellants were charged under the Price Control Act for falsely denying possession of beer and stouts. The beer was seized and sold under section 24 of the Act, and the appellants were convicted and sentenced.
Issues
- Conviction without proper evidence of seized goods
- Proper disposal of seized goods under section 24 of the Price Control Act
Reasoning
The court found that the disposal of the seized beer without proper evidence of its identity was prejudicial to the defence and fatal to the prosecution's case.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentence set aside
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Price Control Act, cap 504 Laws of Kenya
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