S N C v Republic [2015] KEHC 1862 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1862
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 1862 (KLR)
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for defilementCoramSAID J. CHITEMBWE
Holding
The appeal is allowed. The appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant, aged 15, and the complainant, aged 15, had sexual intercourse in the bush. The appellant was a primary school student and the complainant was a class 4 pupil. The appellant was arrested after the complainant gave birth to a baby boy.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the appellant should be sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
Reasoning
The court finds that the appellant was a child at the time of the offence and that the circumstances of the case did not call for a prison sentence. The appellant was dealt with under the provisions of section 191 of the Children Act.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- The appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Children Act No.8 of 2001
- Penal Code
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