[2020] KEHC 56 (KLR)

[2020] KEHC 56 (KLR)

The court, after reviewing the evidence of the seven prosecution witnesses and the exhibits on record, found that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the accused. Consequently, the accused is required to be put on his defence as per the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.

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Citation
[2020] KEHC 56 (KLR)
Parties
Defendant: Simon Wafula Baraza; Respondent: Republic
Court
High Court
Court Station
High Court at Kitale
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Criminal Case 22 of 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Case / Ruling on Prima Facie Case
Outcome
Accused to be put on his defence.
Judges
HK Chemitei
Legal Topics
Prima Facie Case, Burden of Proof, Criminal Trial Procedure
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Prima Facie Case Burden of Proof Criminal Trial Procedure

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Parties

Simon Wafula Baraza

Defendant

Republic

Respondent

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 putting him on his defence.

Ratio Decidendi

The court, after reviewing the evidence of the seven prosecution witnesses and the exhibits on record, found that the prosecution had established a prima facie case against the accused. Consequently, the accused is required to be put on his defence as per the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code.

Court Disposition

Accused to be put on his defence.

Orders

  • The accused shall be put on his defence.