STEPHEN MUINDE KALULU vs REPUBLIC [2001] KEHC 333 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 333
- Citation
- [2001] KEHC 333 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ. W. MWERA
Holding
The appeal against conviction is dismissed, but the fine is reduced from Sh.5000/ to Sh.3000/ in default 2 months imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant assaulted the minor complainant, causing actual bodily harm. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to pay a fine and imprisonment.
Issues
- Conviction based on hearsay evidence
- Contradictions in the prosecution case
- Corroboration of the minor complainant's evidence
- Assault witnessed by the minor complainant and a witness
Reasoning
The court found that the appellant assaulted the minor complainant, and the evidence supported the conviction. The minor complainant's evidence was corroborated, and there was no evidence to vitiate the charge.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed, fine reduced
Orders
- Fine reduced from Sh.5000/ to Sh.3000/ in default 2 months imprisonment
- Balance of Sh.2000/ to be refunded
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