Benson Murigi Kariuki v Republic [2021] KEHC 3686 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3686
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 3686 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 September 2021
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TypeCriminalPostureApplication for defect in chargeCoramL. Njuguna
Holding
Application dismissed as the trial has not commenced and the charge sheet does not disclose any illegal act or omission.
Facts
The applicant was arrested and charged with murder, but evidence shows Dennis Murimi Kanini was the actual perpetrator.
Issues
- Defect in charge sheet
- Right to a fair trial
Reasoning
The court found the application lacks merit as the trial has not commenced and the charge sheet does not disclose any illegal act or omission. The prosecution reserves the right to amend the charge sheet if needed.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Constitution of Kenya
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