REPUBLIC V FLORENCE NANALWA MASASI & 2 OTHERS [2012] KEHC 2656 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2656
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 2656 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 July 2012
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramF. AZANGALALA
Holding
The 1st accused is acquitted under Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The 2nd and 3rd accused are put on their defence.
Facts
The prosecution presented evidence against the 1st accused, but no prima facie case was demonstrated. The 2nd and 3rd accused were found to have a case to answer.
Issues
- Whether a prima facie case was demonstrated against the 1st accused
- Whether the 2nd and 3rd accused had a case to answer
Reasoning
The court found no prima facie case against the 1st accused based on the evidence presented. The 2nd and 3rd accused were found to have a case to answer.
Outcome
Acquittal of the 1st accused, case to answer for the 2nd and 3rd accused
Orders
- Acquittal of the 1st accused
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Ramanlal Trambaklal Bhatt -Vs- Republic [1957] E.A. 332
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