UBUSHINJACYAHA v. RUZINDANA

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. RUZINDANA

There was no conclusive evidence to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Ruzindana committed the alleged murder; therefore, he must be acquitted.

Citation
[2016] 4 RLR
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Appellant/accused: Ruzindana Emmanuel
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
24 March 2016
Case Number
RPAA 0297/11/CS
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed, acquittal
Legal Topics
Murder, Burden of Proof, Evidence, Acquittal
Source Language
en, rw
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Murder Burden of Proof Evidence Acquittal

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Ruzindana Emmanuel

Appellant/accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there is sufficient evidence to convict Ruzindana Emmanuel of murder

Ratio Decidendi

There was no conclusive evidence to prove beyond reasonable doubt that Ruzindana committed the alleged murder; therefore, he must be acquitted.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed, acquittal

Orders

  • Ruzindana Emmanuel is acquitted and must be released immediately upon pronouncement of the judgment.
  • Court fees are to be borne by the State.