D.K.M v REPUBLIC [2011] KEHC 187 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 187
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 187 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 November 2011
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence in Cr. Case No.434 of 2008CoramASIKE-MAKHANDIA
Holding
The appeal is allowed. The conviction and sentence imposed upon the appellant are set aside. The appellant shall be retried by any other magistrate of competent jurisdiction.
Facts
The appellant, D.K.M was charged with incest by a male person against a child aged 12 years. The complainant, M.K.K, alleged that the appellant forced her to sleep with him and threatened to kill her if she told anyone.
Issues
- Conviction based on evidence riddled with doubts and contradictions
- Violation of section 200(3) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Case of the prosecution not proved beyond reasonable doubt
- Defence not given due consideration
Reasoning
The court declared the trial a nullity due to non-compliance with section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court found that a retrial would be in the interest of justice and the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Conviction and sentence set aside
- Order for retrial by any other magistrate of competent jurisdiction
Remedies
- Retrial by any other magistrate of competent jurisdiction
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (1)
- Muiruri Vs. Republic (2003) KLR 552
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