ABDISALAN BURALE ABDI v REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 1678 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1678
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 1678 (KLR)
- Decided
- 17 September 2008
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction for defilement and fraudulent pretence of marriageCoramJ.B. Ojwang
Holding
The appeal is allowed; the conviction quashed; the sentence set aside; the appellant shall be released
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and fraudulent pretence of marriage. The prosecution alleged the appellant defiled a 15-year-old girl and lured her into sexual intercourse with the promise of marriage. The appellant was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved the appellant's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to convict the appellant for defilement
Reasoning
The evidence was inadequate to prove the appellant's guilt for defilement. The complainant's age was not determined, and there was no DNA test to determine paternity. The court found the decision based on wrong principles and set aside the conviction.
Outcome
The appellant was acquitted and released
Orders
- The appeal is allowed
- The conviction is quashed
- The sentence is set aside
- The appellant shall be released
Remedies
- Quashing of conviction and sentence
- Release of the appellant
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code (Cap.63, Laws of Kenya)
Cases cited (1)
- Bukenya & Others v. Uganda [1972] EA 549
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