[2024] KEHC 10866 (KLR)

[2024] KEHC 10866 (KLR)

The court found that, after considering all the evidence presented by the prosecution and the testimonies of the witnesses, a prima facie case had been established against the accused. This finding means that the evidence, if uncontroverted, would be sufficient to warrant a conviction. Therefore, the accused is...

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Citation
[2024] KEHC 10866 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Shadrack Moses Barasa
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Busia
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case E018 of 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Case to Answer After Prosecution's Case
Outcome
The accused is found to have a case to answer and is placed on his defence.
Judges
WM Musyoka
Legal Topics
Prima Facie Case, Case to Answer, Criminal Trial Procedure
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Prima Facie Case Case to Answer Criminal Trial Procedure

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Parties

Republic

Applicant

Shadrack Moses Barasa

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Ruling on Case to Answer After Prosecution's Case

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused to warrant his being placed on his defence.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that, after considering all the evidence presented by the prosecution and the testimonies of the witnesses, a prima facie case had been established against the accused. This finding means that the evidence, if uncontroverted, would be sufficient to warrant a conviction. Therefore, the accused is required to be placed on his defence in accordance with Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Court Disposition

The accused is found to have a case to answer and is placed on his defence.

Orders

  • The accused shall be placed on his defence in accordance with Section 306(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code.