David Kaunda Charles v Republic [2022] KEHC 1547 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 1547
- Citation
- [2022] KEHC 1547 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 March 2022
Summary at a glance
TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from conviction and sentenceCoramHON. JUSTICE R. LIMO
The conviction is set aside and the sentence is reversed. The accused is acquitted.
Facts
The appellant was charged with defilement of a 11-year-old girl on September 22, 2013. The prosecution called seven witnesses, including the complainant, who was not able to testify due to epilepsy.
Issues
- Procedural irregularities in the trial
- Lack of evidence from the complainant
Reasoning
The trial court erred in disregarding procedural requirements and evaluating evidence without the complainant's testimony. The key element of age was not well established, and the element of penetration could not be sustained without the complainant's testimony.
Outcome
Appeal successful, conviction and sentence set aside
Orders
- Conviction and sentence set aside
Remedies
- Acquittal
Authorities cited
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