Erick Ngati v Republic [2018] KEHC 4365 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 4365
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 4365 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 September 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureFirst AppealCoramD. K. KEMEI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
The Appellant was convicted of defilement and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. He appealed on various grounds.
Issues
- Right to witness statements under Article 50 (2) (j) of the Constitution
- Legal sufficiency of the charge sheet
- Defects in the trial process
- Conviction based on unproven prosecution case
Reasoning
The court found no violation of the Appellant's rights and the evidence was sufficient.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
- Constitution of Kenya 2010
Cases cited (3)
- Thomas Patrick Gilbert Cholmondley v. Republic (2008) eKLR
- R. v. Ward (1993) 2 ALL ER 557
- Natasha Singh v. CB (2013) 5 SCC 741
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