In Brief
In this criminal appeal against conviction for murder, abduction, and sexual offences against a child, the Supreme Court found procedural and fairness concerns at trial. The Court set aside the convictions and sentences imposed by both the Trial Court and High Court. The matter was remitted for complete reconsideration, allowing the appellant's counsel to seek amendment of charges, recall of witnesses, and filing of expert evidence in response to forensic reports. The Court emphasised that the retrial must proceed uninfluenced by the earlier findings, ensuring a fair and lawful re-examination of all evidence and contentions.
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