Mwendwa Mwangi v Republic [2016] KEHC 1535 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1535
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1535 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramGEORGE DULU
Holding
The conviction is quashed, and the appellant is set at liberty.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a girl aged 9 years. The prosecution alleged that the appellant committed the acts on December 3, 2011, at the complainant's house. The appellant denied the charges.
Issues
- Whether the learned magistrate erred in convicting the appellant on contradictory and uncorroborated evidence.
- Whether the learned magistrate erred in convicting the appellant despite the prosecution not proving its case beyond reasonable doubt.
- Whether the learned magistrate erred in dismissing the appellant's defence and shifting the burden of proof to him.
Reasoning
The evidence was mainly hearsay and not corroborative, and the prosecution did not prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Appeal allowed, conviction quashed, appellant set at liberty
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
Remedies
- Set the appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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