S Y M v Republic [2016] KEHC 293 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 293
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 293 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 December 2016
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramHon J. Omburah(SRM), J. KAMAU
Holding
Affirming the conviction and sentence, the court dismissed the Appellant's appeal.
Facts
The Appellant, S Y M, was charged with incest by male and an alternative charge of committing an indecent act with a child. The prosecution alleged that the Appellant had sexual relations with his daughter, S S H, resulting in her pregnancy. The Appellant denied the allegations.
Issues
- Whether or not the Prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether or not the Appellant’s defence displaced the Prosecution’s case
- Whether the sentence that was meted upon the Appellant was excessive in the circumstances warranting interference by this court
Reasoning
The court affirmed the conviction and sentence, re-evaluating the evidence afresh as mandated by the holding in Odhiambo vs Republic.
Outcome
Affirming the conviction and sentence
Orders
- Affirming the conviction and sentence
- Dismissing the Appellant's appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Odhiambo vs Republic Cr App No 280 of 2004 (2005) 1 KLR
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