[2017] KEHC 217 (KLR)

[2017] KEHC 217 (KLR)

The court found that the prosecution had adduced sufficient evidence through its witnesses to establish a prima facie case against the accused. As a result, the accused is required to be put on her defence in accordance with the law. The ruling does not determine guilt but merely finds that the evidence presented,...

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Citation
[2017] KEHC 217 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Mary Atai Mun'gau
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Nakuru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 94 of 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Prima Facie Case
Outcome
Accused to be put on her defence.
Judges
JV Juma
Legal Topics
Murder Charge, Prima Facie Case, Criminal Procedure, Burden of Proof
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Murder Charge Prima Facie Case Criminal Procedure Burden of Proof

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Parties

Republic

Applicant

Mary Atai Mun'gau

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Ruling on Prima Facie Case

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the prosecution had adduced sufficient evidence through its witnesses to establish a prima facie case against the accused. As a result, the accused is required to be put on her defence in accordance with the law. The ruling does not determine guilt but merely finds that the evidence presented, if unchallenged, would be sufficient to sustain a conviction. The accused is therefore called upon to present her defence to the charge of murder.

Court Disposition

Accused to be put on her defence.

Orders

  • The accused shall give her defence to the charge of murder.