Republic v Simon Saruni [2017] KEHC 7365 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7365
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 7365 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 January 2017
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trialCoramMaureen A. Odero
Holding
The accused is granted a defense to the charge of murder.
Facts
The accused Simon Saruni faces a charge of murder under sections 203 and 204 of the Penal Code. The prosecution called eight witnesses.
Issues
- Establishing a prima facie case of murder
- Granting the accused a defense
Reasoning
The judge found that a prima facie case had been established by the prosecution and directed the accused to be given his defense.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
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