P O W v Republic [2017] KEHC 65 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 65
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 65 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 October 2017
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TypeAppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentence of Hon. JM MACHARIA (SRM) in CR. CASE No. 215 of 2013 at Garsen Law CourtsCoramASENATH ONGERI
Holding
The conviction is upheld and the sentence is confirmed.
Facts
The complainant, a 16-year-old girl, alleged that the appellant, a neighbor, had sexual intercourse with her on two occasions, causing her to become pregnant.
Issues
- Admissibility of medical report
- Non-compliance with section 200 of the CPC
- Insufficiency of DNA test
- Adequacy of the trial court's findings
- Sentence imposed without remission
Reasoning
The prosecution proved the elements of defilement beyond reasonable doubt. The court found no merit in the appeal.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (4)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Children Act
- Evidence Act
- Code of Criminal Procedure (CPC)
Cases cited (2)
- Okeno vs. Republic (1972) EA 32
- Shantilal M. Ruwala vs. R. (1975) EA 57
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