Japheth Kipkurui Korir v Republic [2013] KEHC 1241 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1241
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1241 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 October 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramBYRAM ONGAYA
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction is quashed, the sentence is set aside and the appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held in custody.
Facts
The appellant was charged with rape and convicted. The prosecution evidence was that the complainant was raped by the appellant, but the medical examination was 2 days after the alleged rape.
Issues
- The evidence was grossly at variance with the particulars of the offence as charged.
- The prosecution evidence was contradictory and inconsistent.
- The trial court considered extraneous circumstances to convict the appellant.
- The appellant was not taken for medical examination to rule out that the offence was committed by any other person.
- The trial court imposed a sentence that was harsh and excessive.
Reasoning
The court found that there was no material evidence linking the appellant to the offence as charged. The medical examination was 2 days after the alleged rape, and the prosecution evidence was contradictory.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, sentence set aside
Orders
- Quash conviction
- Set aside sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
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