Republic v Joseph Lekini Lekupuny [2018] KEHC 2727 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2727
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2727 (KLR)
- Decided
- 2 November 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramJustice Mary Kasango
Holding
The accused is acquitted of murder as the prosecution failed to prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
Facts
The deceased, Resipo Lesipia, was killed in a fight involving the accused, Joseph Lekini Lekupuny, and the deceased's brothers, Jacob Lekaldero and Julius Lekaldero. The accused claimed self-defense.
Issues
- Whether the accused acted in self-defense
- Whether the prosecution proved the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt
Reasoning
The court found that the deceased was the initial aggressor and that the accused acted in self-defense. The court also noted that the prosecution did not prove the charge beyond reasonable doubt.
Outcome
Acquitted
Orders
- The accused is set free from custody unless otherwise lawfully held
Authorities cited
Cases cited (5)
- Archbold Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice 2002
- R v Deana (1972) 2 Cr. App. R. 75
- R v William (1987) 3 ALL ER 411
- Robert Mungai v Republic (1982-88) 1 KAR 611
- Palmer v R (1968) 1 QB 1004
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