P K W v Republic [2015] KEHC 2583 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2583
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 2583 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence for defilementCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The appeal is allowed, conviction and sentence quashed, appellant set at liberty
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act against a 7-year-old child. The prosecution's evidence included the complainant's testimony and medical reports, but the appellant argued that crucial witnesses were not called.
Issues
- Failure to call crucial witness regarding hymen breakage
- Prosecution's failure to prove penetration
- Appellant's claim of being the culprit
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to prove penetration and the hymen breakage was not conclusively linked to the appellant's sexual activity.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction and sentence quashed
Orders
- Quash conviction and sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
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