S L v Republic [2017] KEHC 1535 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1535
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1535 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramS. M. GITHINJI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The appellant was rightly convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Facts
The appellant, S L, was charged with Defilement and Indecent Act with a child. The prosecution alleged that on September 23, 2015, the appellant sexually assaulted a 8-year-old girl named R M in her home.
Issues
- Deficiency of charge sheet
- Right to defence and mitigation
- Evaluation of defence
- Trial magistrate's authority
- Order for retrial
Reasoning
The evidence corroborated the complainant's testimony, and the appellant's defence was rejected by the trial court. The trial magistrate's authority was upheld.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act number 3 of 2006
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