Republic v John Ndunda Mutunga alias Tingili [2016] KEHC 2029 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2029
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 2029 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramR. Nyakundi
Holding
The accused is called upon to state his case by electing to utilize any of the options under Section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Facts
The accused, John Ndunda Mutunga, was charged with murder for the death of Eunice Syomba Mutunga on July 30, 2013. The prosecution presented evidence of quarrels and beatings between the accused and the deceased, leading to the deceased's death.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has led a prima facie case to warrant the accused to be called upon to state his defence.
- Whether the accused's evidence can be considered in the context of the prima facie case.
Reasoning
The court considers the prosecution's evidence and finds a prima facie case, thus ordering the accused to present his defense.
Outcome
The accused is ordered to state his case.
Orders
- The accused is ordered to state his case by electing to utilize any of the options under Section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203, Section 204 of the Penal Code
- Section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- Bhatt v Republic (1957) EA 332
- Chin Yoke (Supra)
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