Mutemi Kitau v Republic [2013] KEHC 1035 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1035
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1035 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL.N. MUTENDE
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the appellant is released forthwith.
Facts
The appellant Mutemi Kitau was charged with defilement of an imbecile and indecent assault on a female. The prosecution alleged that he carried the complainant, M M, an imbecile, on a bicycle and had carnal knowledge of her. The complainant identified the appellant as her assailant.
Issues
- Prosecution's evidence on the age of the complainant
- Burden of proof on the appellant
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution's evidence on the age of the complainant was contradictory and that the trial magistrate erred in shifting the burden of proof to the appellant.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Appellant is released forthwith
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Evidence Act
Cases cited (1)
- Okeno v. Republic (1972) E.A. 32
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