Republic v Kituki Mutisya (Criminal Case 80 of 2004) [2013] KEHC 1406 (KLR) (6 November 2013) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1406
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 1406 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 November 2013
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramL.N. MUTENDE
Holding
The accused is found not guilty and should be released
Facts
The accused is charged with murder, and the prosecution presented 5 witnesses, including a post-mortem report, but no evidence connecting the accused to the death of the deceased.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case against the accused
- Whether the accused should be released
Reasoning
There was no evidence connecting the accused to the death of the deceased, and the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Orders
- The accused is released
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code
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