REPUBLIC v DAVIS KIPKOECH LANGAT [2011] KEHC 2349 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2349
- Citation
- [2011] KEHC 2349 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 April 2011
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TypeCriminalPostureProsecution closed its caseCoramG.B.M KARIUKI, SC, RESIDENT JUDGE
Holding
The Court put the accused on his defence.
Facts
The accused is charged with murder, and the prosecution presented eight witnesses to support the charge.
Issues
- Whether the evidence established a prima facie case warranting the accused being put on his defence.
- Whether the accused shall give sworn or unsworn evidence and call witnesses.
Reasoning
The Court reviewed the evidence and found a prima facie case, thus putting the accused on his defence.
Outcome
The accused is put on his defence.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code (Cap 75)
- Penal Code, Chapter 63 of the laws of Kenya
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