Republic v Domorita Lodir [2016] KEHC 5551 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5551
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 5551 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 April 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramGEORGE KANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution has not established a prima facie case and enters a finding of not guilty.
Facts
The accused is charged with murder, and the prosecution presented evidence from six witnesses, including a brother of the deceased who identified the accused as the perpetrator.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case sufficient to place the accused on his defence.
- Whether the evidence presented by the prosecution is credible and sufficient to convict the accused.
Reasoning
The court found the witness account doubtful and there was no strong circumstantial evidence pointing exclusively to the accused's culpability. The court concluded that the prosecution's case was not sufficient to place the accused on his defence.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (4)
- Ajode v Republic
- Bhatt v Republic
- Sawe v Republic
- R v Kipkering arap Koske & another
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