Bilali Hamcha Lokaimoe v Republic [2017] KEHC 89 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 89
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 89 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 December 2017
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramG.W. Ngenye-Macharia
Holding
The appeal is partially successful, conviction and sentence are quashed, and a retrial is ordered.
Facts
On 9 December 2012, Bilali Hamcha Lokaimoe robbed Onesmus Everest Masawe of a mobile phone and Kshs. 3,000, and wounded Masawe.
Issues
- violation of Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- non-compliance with Section 169(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code
- sufficiency of evidence
Reasoning
The court found that Section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code was not complied with, and the trial was defective. The court ordered a retrial to avoid prejudice to the appellant and to ensure a fair trial.
Outcome
Appeal partially successful
Orders
- Order for retrial
Remedies
- Order for retrial
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Mwangi v. Republic (1983) KLR 522
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