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Mwangangi Mutangili v Republic [2014] KEHC 6152 (KLR)

[2014] KEHC 6152 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
6152
Citation
[2014] KEHC 6152 (KLR)
Decided
25 March 2014
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramL.N. MUTENDE
Holding

The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.

Facts

The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the appellant defiled J K, a 12-year-old girl, on May 25 and 28, 2008. The appellant denied the charges.

Issues

  1. Age of the complainant
  2. Medical evidence
  3. Consent of the complainant
  4. Reasons for the trial magistrate's decision

Reasoning

The complainant's evidence was corroborated by medical evidence, and her testimony was consistent. The appellant's defense was dismissed as mere denials. The trial magistrate's decision was upheld.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

Authorities cited

Legislation (1)
  • Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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