The Republic Vrs Iddrisu Kassim [2022] GHACC 36 (22 November 2022)

The Republic Vrs Iddrisu Kassim [2022] GHACC 36 (22 November 2022)

The court found the accused's explanation improbable and inconsistent with the evidence, concluding that the harm caused to the victim was unlawful and intentional, thus satisfying the elements of the offence under Section 69 of the Criminal Offences Act.

Citation
[2022] GHACC 36
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Iddrisu Kassim
Court
Circuit Court
Jurisdiction
Ghana
Judgment Date
22 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction
Legal Topics
Causing Harm, Criminal Liability, Intentional Harm
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Causing Harm Criminal Liability Intentional Harm

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Iddrisu Kassim

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully and intentionally caused harm to the victim

Ratio Decidendi

The court found the accused's explanation improbable and inconsistent with the evidence, concluding that the harm caused to the victim was unlawful and intentional, thus satisfying the elements of the offence under Section 69 of the Criminal Offences Act.

Court Disposition

conviction

Orders

  • The accused is found guilty and convicted of causing harm contrary to Section 69 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29).