M.J.K v Republic [2013] KEHC 2188 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2188
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 2188 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 September 2013
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramM. MUYA
Holding
The conviction is quashed and the sentence set aside
Facts
The appellant, M. J. K., was accused of incest with his granddaughter, M. The alleged indecent act occurred between August 2009 and February 2010, and the appellant was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. The case was heard by two magistrates, and the conviction was challenged.
Issues
- Safety of the conviction due to lack of proper investigations
- Inconsistencies and contradictions in the evidence
Reasoning
The court found the conviction unsafe due to inconsistencies, contradictions, and the absence of proper investigations by the police. The court also noted the lack of age assessment and corroboration of the complainant's testimony.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- Conviction quashed
- Sentence set aside
- Appellant set at liberty
Remedies
- Quashed conviction
- Sentence set aside
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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