[2018] KEHC 4172 (KLR)

[2018] KEHC 4172 (KLR)

The court found that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused, Simon Mwenda Kaburu. Consequently, the accused is required to be put on his defence in accordance with the law.

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Citation
[2018] KEHC 4172 (KLR)
Parties
Respondent: Republic; Defendant: Simon Mwenda Kaburu
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Meru
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Revision 106 of 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Law / Ruling on Case to Answer
Outcome
accused put on defence
Judges
A Mabeya
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

Respondent

Simon Mwenda Kaburu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Law / Ruling on Case to Answer

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution has established a prima facie case against the accused to require him to be put on his defence.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the prosecution's evidence was sufficient to establish a prima facie case against the accused, Simon Mwenda Kaburu. Consequently, the accused is required to be put on his defence in accordance with the law.

Court Disposition

accused put on defence

Orders

  • The accused is put on his defence.
  • Mention on 17/09/18 to give a date for defence hearing.