Director of Public Prosecutions v Ondieki (Sexual Offence E050 of 2021) [2022] KEMC 39 (KLR) (15 September 2022) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 39
- Citation
- [2022] KEMC 39 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 September 2022
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TypeCriminalPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramKIONGO KAGENYO
Holding
The court dismisses the case against the accused and acquits her
Facts
The accused was charged with casting corrosive substances with intent to harm a child. The prosecution called 4 witnesses, including the child's nanny and father, who testified about the child's condition and the nanny's actions.
Issues
- Whether the accused actually cast a foreign substance on the child
- Whether the substance found was corrosive
- Whether the accused had the intention to harm the child
Reasoning
The prosecution failed to provide direct evidence that the accused cast a corrosive substance on the child. The court found that the medical practitioner did not properly preserve the foreign substance for chemical examination.
Outcome
Dismissal of charges and acquittal
Orders
- Accused is set at liberty
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Penal Code
- Criminal Procedure Code
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