Republic v Philemon Toroitich [2016] KEHC 5816 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 5816
- Citation
- [2016] KEHC 5816 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 April 2016
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and acquittalCoramGEORGE KANYI KIMONDO
Holding
The court finds that the prosecution did not establish a prima facie case sufficient to place the accused on his defence and enters a finding of not guilty.
Facts
The lifeless body of Samuel Kipkorir Cheptarus was found shot with an arrow. The accused, Philemon Toroitich, was charged with murder.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case against the accused
- Whether the evidence was sufficient to place the accused on his defence
Reasoning
The prosecution's evidence was circumstantial and insufficient to prove the accused's guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Not Guilty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
- Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Cases cited (2)
- R v Kipkering arap Koske & another 16 EACA 135 (1949)
- Bhatt v Republic [1957] E.A. 332 at 334
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