LETEYIU OLE PALAKESU vs REPUBLIC [2002] KEHC 511 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 511
- Citation
- [2002] KEHC 511 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 March 2002
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramJESSIE LESIIT
Holding
The conviction and sentence are quashed and the case is ordered for retrial
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of two counts: defilement of a girl under 14 years old and indecent assault on a female.
Issues
- Whether the particulars of the charges disclosed an offence known to law
- Whether the conviction and sentence were correct
Reasoning
The charges did not allege unlawful carnal knowledge or indecent act, thus did not disclose an offence known to law.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence, ordered retrial
Orders
- Order for retrial of the case before a competent court
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 145(1) of the Penal Code
- Section 144(1) of the Penal Code
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