KM v Republic [2019] KEHC 7639 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7639
- Citation
- [2019] KEHC 7639 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 May 2019
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentence for defilement and indecent act with a childCoramH. I. ONG’UDI
Holding
The appeal is dismissed. The conviction and sentence are upheld.
Facts
KM was charged with defilement and indecent act with a child, and was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appealed the conviction and sentence.
Issues
- corroboration of evidence
- malice and contradictions in the prosecution case
- defective particulars of the main charge
- adequate consideration of the defence
- evaluation of the evidence
Reasoning
The court found that the prosecution case was not riddled with malice, contradictions, or inconsistencies. The particulars of the main charge were found to be correct, and the defence was adequately considered. The evidence was found to be sufficient.
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006
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