REPUBLIC v PHILIP SHIVAJI JOHN [2009] KEHC 276 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 276
- Citation
- [2009] KEHC 276 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 October 2009
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The accused is found not guilty of murder and is set at liberty.
Facts
The accused is charged with murder. The prosecution called five witnesses, including a brother of the deceased who testified that the accused chased him and cut his brother, who died five days later.
Issues
- Establishing the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt
- The relationship between the accused and the deceased
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was insufficient to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The evidence did not establish the motive for the crime and the cause of death.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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