Joseph Kipkoech Cheruiyot v Republic [2018] KEHC 493 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 493
- Citation
- [2018] KEHC 493 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 December 2018
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramR.E. Ougo
Holding
The appeal is allowed, the conviction and sentence are quashed, and a retrial is ordered.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, pleaded not guilty, and the trial was conducted by Hon. Munyendo Sitati RM, who was transferred to Hon. Mokoross after the trial commenced.
Issues
- Whether the appeal should be allowed due to non-compliance with section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code
- Whether an acquittal or retrial should be ordered
Reasoning
The court found that the succeeding trial magistrate did not comply with section 200 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which allows the accused to demand that witnesses be resummoned and reheard. The court orders a retrial in the interest of justice.
Outcome
The conviction and sentence are quashed, and a retrial is ordered.
Orders
- Order for retrial
Remedies
- Removal of conviction and sentence
- Order for retrial
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) Cap. 75 of the Laws of Kenya
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
Cases cited (1)
- Makupe vs. Republic [1984 KLR 523]
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