Kelvin Gitonga Antony v Republic [2020] eKLR Case Summary

Court: High Court of Kenya at Meru

Category: Criminal

Judge(s): D.S. Majanja J.

Judgment Date: August 20, 2020

Country: Kenya

Document Type: PDF

Number of Pages: 3

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Case Brief: Kelvin Gitonga Antony v Republic [2020] eKLR

1. Case Information:
- Name of the Case: Kelvin Gitonga Antony v. Republic
- Case Number: Criminal Appeal No. 129 of 2018
- Court: High Court of Kenya at Meru
- Date Delivered: 20th August 2020
- Category of Law: Criminal
- Judge(s): D.S. Majanja J.
- Country: Kenya

2. Questions Presented:
The court must resolve the following legal issues:
1. Whether the prosecution proved the offence of defilement beyond a reasonable doubt.
2. Whether the charge sheet was faulty and if the appellant was prejudiced by being charged under the incorrect provision of the law.
3. Whether the sentence imposed was harsh and excessive.
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