REPUBLIC V LEAH WANGECI GITHINJI & ANOTHER [2013] KEHC 4983 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4983
- Citation
- [2013] KEHC 4983 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 February 2013
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramW. OUKO, Hon. Justice M. J. Anyara Emukule
Holding
The prosecution has not established a prima facie case against the accused persons. They are acquitted of the charges of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Facts
The accused persons, a mother and her daughter, were charged with the murder of the deceased, a son of the 2nd accused person and therefore a brother of the 1st accused person. The prosecution alleged that the deceased attacked the accused persons, who were forced to seek help and refuge in P.W.1's house.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused persons.
- Whether the circumstantial evidence points irresistibly to the guilt of the accused persons.
Reasoning
There was no direct evidence as to how the deceased sustained the injuries which caused his death. The prosecution case is based on circumstantial evidence, but there were factors that cannot be explained.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- The accused persons are acquitted of the charges of murder contrary to Section 203 as read with Section 204 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (1)
- Ramanlal Trambaklal Bhatt V. Republic (1957) EA 332
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