The Republic Vrs Anaba [2022] GHADC 317 (28 November 2022)

The Republic Vrs Anaba [2022] GHADC 317 (28 November 2022)

The accused intentionally pushed and slapped the complainant without her consent, causing injury, and his actions were not justified under law. The prosecution proved all elements of assault beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
[2022] GHADC 317
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Abukari Anaba
Court
District Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
28 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction and sentence
Legal Topics
Assault, Burden of Proof, Sentencing, Domestic Violence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Assault Burden of Proof Sentencing Domestic Violence

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Abukari Anaba

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully assaulted the complainant contrary to section 84 of the Criminal and Other Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29)
  2. 2 Whether the accused's actions were justified under law

Ratio Decidendi

The accused intentionally pushed and slapped the complainant without her consent, causing injury, and his actions were not justified under law. The prosecution proved all elements of assault beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence

Orders

  • Accused sentenced to seven days imprisonment
  • Accused to pay a fine of fifty penalty units (GHC600.00) or in default, six months imprisonment with hard labour