Amos Mbugua v Republic [2016] KEHC 183 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 183
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 183 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramHon. L. K. Gatheru
Holding
The charge sheet is not fatally and incurably defective. The age of the complainant is 1995, and the discrepancies in the day and month of birth are not material.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act against a 10-year-old girl. The charge sheet was not signed by the OCS or OCPD, and the age of the complainant was disputed.
Issues
- Defectiveness of the charge sheet
- Age of the complainant
- Burden of proof
Reasoning
The charge sheet is compliant with the Criminal Procedure Code. The discrepancies in the date of birth are not significant as the year is consistent.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
- Evidence Act
- Constitution
Cases cited (1)
- Taru Police Station
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