Erick Cheruiyot Kirui v Republic [2005] KEHC 1661 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1661
- Citation
- [2005] KEHC 1661 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 July 2005
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramMUGA APONDI
Holding
The conviction is hereby quashed while the sentence is set aside. The Appellant should be released forthwith unless held lawfully.
Facts
The appellant was charged with assault causing actual bodily harm on October 11, 2003, at Chepkosilen village in Kericho District. The prosecution was conducted by a non-authorized officer.
Issues
- Whether the trial was a nullity ab initio
- Whether the learned Magistrate failed to appreciate that the entire trial was a mistrial
Reasoning
The position of the law is very clear, and the trial was a nullity ab initio due to the non-authorized officer conducting the prosecution.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
- Release the appellant unless held lawfully
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