Anthony Macharia Karimi v Republic [2017] KEHC 1329 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1329
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1329 (KLR)
- Decided
- 29 December 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH P G WAWERU
Holding
The conviction is upheld, but the sentence is reduced to 1 year and the order for forfeiture of milk cans is set aside.
Facts
The Appellant was found transporting 500 litres of pasteurized milk adulterated with hydrogen peroxide on 19/06/2017.
Issues
- Defect in the charge
- Prejudice from being charged under section 131(2) instead of section 131(1)
- Admission of evidence after conviction
- Forfeiture of milk cans
Reasoning
The charge was not defective. The Appellant was not prejudiced by being charged under section 131(2). The Dairy Board Inspector's statement was not evidence. The Public Health Act does not provide for forfeiture.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed in part, affirmed in part
Orders
- Sentence reduced to 1 year
- Forfeiture of milk cans set aside
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Public Health Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
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