WILSON NTHIGA NJAGI V REPUBLIC [2008] KEHC 3371 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3371
- Citation
- [2008] KEHC 3371 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for indecent assaultCoramJ. N. KHAMINWA
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The appellant was charged with attempted rape but the charge sheet was fatally defective. The prosecution alleged the appellant forced himself on the complainant and touched her breasts, resulting in bruises and tearing of underpants. The trial magistrate convicted the appellant of indecent assault.
Issues
- Conviction on alternative charge of indecent assault
- Procedural issues regarding change of trial magistrate
Reasoning
The court found the evidence sufficient to prove the offence of indecent assault. The appellant's defence was deemed insufficient, and the trial magistrate's conviction was upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 141 of the Penal Code
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