Jared Ochieng Orao v Republic [2016] KEHC 1946 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1946
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 1946 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramH.A. OMONDI
Holding
The conviction is quashed and sentence set aside. The appeal is allowed.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a 15-year-old girl, B A O, and was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. The prosecution's witnesses included the victim and her father, while the appellant's defense was that the victim was lying.
Issues
- Defect in the particulars of the charge
- Insufficiency of evidence for penetration
Reasoning
The court found the charge to be defective as the phrase 'unlawfully' was omitted in the particulars. There was no proof of penetration, and the trial magistrate's finding was based on the victim's testimony rather than medical evidence.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence, appeal allowed
Orders
- Quashed conviction and sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
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