Aloiz Kiragu Noroge v Republic [2015] KEHC 758 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 758
- Citation
- [2015] KEHC 758 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 December 2015
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramNgaah Jairus
Holding
The court directs the subordinate court to take evidence on the complainant’s age to determine if the appellant was properly convicted.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act against a 13-year-old girl. The appellant was detained in police custody for three days before the trial.
Issues
- Whether the appellant’s conviction can be sustained without proof of the complainant’s age
- Whether the court can order for further evidence on the complainant’s age
Reasoning
The court found the evidence of the appellant’s assault overwhelming but was unsure of the complainant’s age, which is crucial for a conviction under the Sexual Offences Act.
Outcome
The appeal is allowed and the case remanded for further evidence on the complainant’s age.
Orders
- Remand the case to the subordinate court to take evidence on the complainant’s age
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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