P K v Republic [2017] KEHC 1987 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1987
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 1987 (KLR)
- Decided
- 5 October 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramS. Chitembwe, A. Mabeya
Holding
The prosecution's evidence is doubtful and the appellant is entitled to the benefit of doubt. The conviction and sentence are set aside.
Facts
The appellant, P K, was charged with attempted defilement of his daughter E.M., a 14-year-old girl, on November 4, 2013. The prosecution alleged that the appellant had attempted to penetrate E.M.'s vagina, but the medical evidence did not support the claim of sexual assault.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt
- Whether the appellant's disability was taken into account in the sentence
Reasoning
The evidence of the complainant, E.M., is not supported by the medical evidence. The appellant is entitled to the benefit of doubt as there were no injuries noted on the P3 form.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are set aside.
Orders
- The appellant is set at liberty unless otherwise lawfully held.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Evidence Act
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