Dennis Imbosa v Republic [2021] KEHC 7559 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 7559
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 7559 (KLR)
- Decided
- 24 March 2021
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TypeHigh Criminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramH. A. OMONDI
Holding
The conviction is quashed, and the sentence is set aside.
Facts
The appellant was convicted of defilement and indecent act with a child, with the victim identifying him as the perpetrator. The victim and her brother identified the appellant as the intruder, but the evidence was contradictory.
Issues
- Defilement conviction of a child under 11 years
- Identification of the perpetrator
Reasoning
The court found the evidence insufficient to establish the identity of the perpetrator and the circumstances of the incident, leading to a quashing of the conviction.
Outcome
Quashed conviction and sentence
Orders
- Set aside conviction and sentence
- Set appellant at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act No 3 of 2006
- Criminal Procedure Code
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