UBUSHINJACYAHA vs NTAMUGABUMWE

UBUSHINJACYAHA vs NTAMUGABUMWE

The evidence, including the victim's testimony, corroborating witness statements, and medical report, sufficiently established that Ntamugabumwe Simon committed the offence of defilement. The accused failed to rebut this evidence or substantiate claims of family disputes. The appellate court upheld the conviction...

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Citation
RPAA01014/2024/CA
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Defendant: Ntamugabumwe Simon
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
23 May 2025
Case Number
RPAA01014/2024/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Child Protection, Standards of Proof, Admissibility of Evidence
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Evidence Law Sexual Offences Child Protection Standards of Proof Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Ntamugabumwe Simon

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the evidence relied upon proves that Ntamugabumwe Simon committed the offence of defilement against M.A.
  2. 2 Whether the court failed to consider alleged family disputes between the accused and the victim's family

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence, including the victim's testimony, corroborating witness statements, and medical report, sufficiently established that Ntamugabumwe Simon committed the offence of defilement. The accused failed to rebut this evidence or substantiate claims of family disputes. The appellate court upheld the conviction and sentence as the evidentiary standard was met.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed

Orders

  • The judgment of the High Court sentencing Ntamugabumwe Simon to fifteen (15) years imprisonment is upheld.
  • Court fees are to be borne by the State as the appellant was in custody and exempted from payment.