SIMON WACHU KOMORA vs - REPUBLIC (Criminal Appeal 424 of 2002) [2004] KEHC 1799 (KLR) (31 March 2004) (Judgment)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1799
- Citation
- [2004] KEHC 1799 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 March 2004
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence on two counts of robbery with violence and defilement.CoramJ. Khaminwa, D.K. Maraga, Ag. JUDGE
Holding
The trial was nullified due to the violation of section 85(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code, and the convictions and sentences are quashed. A retrial is ordered.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of robbery with violence and defilement of a girl under 14 years old in Mombasa Chief Magistrate's Court. The prosecution case was conducted by a police constable, violating section 85(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Issues
- Whether the trial was conducted by a qualified prosecutor.
- Whether the conviction and sentence should be quashed due to the violation of section 85(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Reasoning
The trial was nullified because a police constable conducted the prosecution case, which is below the required rank. There is ample evidence against the appellant, and justice demands a retrial.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, convictions and sentences quashed, retrial ordered.
Orders
- Order for a retrial before another magistrate.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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