Peter Kariuki Mugo v Republic [2017] KEHC 8250 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 8250
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 8250 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramNgaah Jairus
Holding
The appellant’s conviction is quashed and set aside due to the defect in the charge sheet and lack of evidence to support the charge.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a girl and indecent act with a child. The complainant testified that the appellant sexually assaulted her on July 24, 2011, and identified him at a later date.
Issues
- Conviction based on a defective charge sheet
- Inconsistency between the particulars of offence and the evidence
Reasoning
The charge sheet was based on the wrong provision of the law, leading to a defective charge. The inconsistency between the particulars of offence and the evidence rendered the conviction unsafe.
Outcome
The appellant is set at liberty unless lawfully held.
Orders
- Quash the conviction and set aside the sentence
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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