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Republic v Ibrahim Adan Ibrahim [2013] KEHC 1290 (KLR)

[2013] KEHC 1290 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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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

  1. Whether there is a case to answer against the accused
  2. 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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