Republic v Ntonja (Criminal Case 39 of 2016) [2024] KEHC 3207 (KLR) (20 March 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 3207
- Citation
- [2024] KEHC 3207 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 March 2024
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from the original trial outcomeCoramEM MURIITHI, KENNEDY NTON
Holding
The court has established a prima facie case and placed the accused on his defence.
Facts
The prosecution presented evidence to prove the charge of murder under C/S 203 of the Penal Code.
Issues
- Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case.
- The placement of the accused on his defence and the rights under Section 306 (2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Reasoning
The court found the prosecution's evidence sufficient to establish a prima facie case, and it placed the accused on his defence as per the Criminal Procedure Code.
Outcome
The case is remanded for the defence hearing.
Orders
- The defence hearing shall be heard on a date to be fixed in consultation with counsel for the accused and the DPP.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Penal Code
Cases cited (2)
- Bhatt v R [1957] EA 332
- Antony Njue Njeru v R [2006] eKLR [No. 177/2006]
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