[2019] KEHC 55 (KLR)

[2019] KEHC 55 (KLR)

The court found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case against the accused. Consequently, the accused was found to have a case to answer and was put on his defence in accordance with section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

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Citation
[2019] KEHC 55 (KLR)
Parties
Applicant: Republic; Defendant: Victor Kipngetich Siele
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Bomet
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Application 17 of 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Case to Answer
Outcome
Accused found to have a case to answer and put on his defence.
Judges
GMA Dulu
Legal Topics
Prima Facie Case, Case to Answer, Criminal Procedure, Defence Options
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Prima Facie Case Case to Answer Criminal Procedure Defence Options

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Parties

Republic

Applicant

Victor Kipngetich Siele

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Case / Ruling on Case to Answer

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case against the accused. Consequently, the accused was found to have a case to answer and was put on his defence in accordance with section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Court Disposition

Accused found to have a case to answer and put on his defence.

Orders

  • The accused is found to have a case to answer and is put on his defence.
  • The accused is informed of his options under section 211 of the Criminal Procedure Code.