Republic v Shire Ali Adan Alias Awale [2017] KEHC 9681 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 9681
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 9681 (KLR)
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramJ. WAKIAGA
Holding
The court finds and holds that the prosecution has failed to prove a prima facie case against the accused and acquits them.
Facts
The accused was charged with two counts of murder, but the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution proved a prima facie case
- Whether the accused was present and positively identified at the time of the attack
Reasoning
The court determined that the evidence was insufficient to positively identify the accused as being present and involved in the attack, and that the prosecution did not establish a motive for the accused to be part of the gang.
Outcome
The accused was acquitted and set free.
Orders
- The accused was acquitted and set free
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Section 203 of the Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- RAMANLAL TRAMBAKLAL BHATT v REPUBLIC (1957) EA 332
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