Willis Angatia Shikanga v Republic [2018] KEHC 1762 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1762
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 1762 (KLR)
AI Summary
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from original conviction and sentenceCoramHon. P.K. Mutai
Holding
The typographical error in the charge sheet is curable under section 382 of the Criminal Procedure Code
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, but the charge sheet contained a typographical error.
Issues
- Whether the typographical error in the charge sheet affected the proceedings
- Whether the evidence supported the charge of defilement
Reasoning
The charge sheet correctly stated the offence and penalty, and the typographical error did not prejudice the appellant. The evidence supported the charge of defilement.
Outcome
The appeal is dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (2)
- Peter Ngure Mwangi v Republic
- Sigilani vs Republic
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