Boru Balla & another v Republic [2014] KEHC 4411 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4411
- Citation
- [2014] KEHC 4411 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 June 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramJ. LESIIT J.
Holding
We find merit in both appellants' appeals and quash the convictions and set aside the sentences.
Facts
On July 14, 2007, the complainant was raped and her children were robbed with violence. The 1st and 2nd appellants were charged and convicted.
Issues
- Insufficiency and contradiction in evidence
- Failure to comply with Oaths and Statutory Declaration Act
- Improper reliance on evidence of PW3
- Inadequate identification of the 1st appellant
- Inadmissibility of P3 form
- Against the weight of evidence
- Ingredients of robbery with violence not proved
Reasoning
The prosecution's case was full of contradictions and inconsistencies that could not be resolved, leading to a doubt about the incident's occurrence.
Outcome
Both appeals are allowed, convictions and sentences are quashed.
Orders
- Quash the convictions and set aside the sentences
Remedies
- Set the appellants at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
- Oaths and Statutory Declaration Act
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