Republic v Justine Kirimi Njagi [2018] KEHC 2784 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2784
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 2784 (KLR)
- Decided
- 31 October 2018
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction for murderCoramF. GIKONYO
Holding
The accused is hereby placed on his defence.
Facts
The prosecution presented 5 witnesses to establish a prima facie case of murder against the accused.
Issues
- Whether the evidence adduced by the prosecution is sufficient to warrant the accused being placed on his defence.
- Whether the court complied with the provisions of Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Reasoning
The court found a prima facie case against the accused and complied with the provisions of Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Outcome
The accused is placed on his defence.
Orders
- The accused is informed of his right to address the court, either personally or by his advocate, to give evidence on his own behalf, or to make an unsworn statement, and to call witnesses in his defence.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Ramanlal Bhatt vs. R (1957) EA 332(CA)
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