S.W.M v REPUBLIC [2012] KEHC 4815 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4815
- Citation
- [2012] KEHC 4815 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramA. O. MUCHELULE
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction quashed, and the Appellant is ordered to be at liberty.
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of defilement of a child by the Resident Magistrate at Bungoma. PW1 testified that she was 17 years old, while PW2 and PW3 stated she was 14 and 15 years old respectively.
Issues
- Age of the complainant
- Credibility of the complainant's testimony
Reasoning
The court found the age of the complainant uncertain and her testimony unreliable, leading to the conviction being quashed.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed
Orders
- Quash the conviction
- Order the Appellant to be at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act no.3 of 2006
- Children's Act no.8 of 2001
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