Republic v Ibrahim Adan Ibrahim [2013] KEHC 1290 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1290
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1290 (KLR)
- Decided
- 1 October 2013
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TypeCriminalPostureProsecution case concluded, court makes finding on necessity for accused to give evidenceCoramS.N. MUTUKU
Holding
The court finds there is no case to answer and records a finding of not guilty
Facts
The accused is charged with murder of Shaban Issack Mohamed on 14th September 2011. The prosecution presented evidence of a post-mortem, police reports, and spent cartridges. The accused was not present at the scene.
Issues
- Whether there is a case to answer against the accused
- Whether the accused should be required to give evidence in his defence
Reasoning
The evidence is disjointed and does not establish a strong case. The court cannot connect the accused with the murder and finds no evidence to support the prosecution's case.
Outcome
Acquittal
Orders
- The accused, Ibrahim Adan Ibrahim, shall be released from custody
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- R. v. Jagjiwan M. Patel and Others (1) T.L.R. (R) 85
- Ramanlal Trambaklal Bhatt v. R [1957] E.A 332
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