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Criminal law

Karemera v. Ubushinjacyaha

Urukiko rw’Ubujurire rwemeje ko igihano cya burundu cyagabanyijwe kigera kuri 15 ans kidashobora kongera kugabanywa. Ubujurire bwa Karemera nta shingiro bwabonetse.

  • Defilement of a child
  • Mitigating circumstances
  • Minimum sentence
  • Sentence reduction
  • Criminal-law
  • Appeal-procedure
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Amategeko nshinjabyaha

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. ISHIMWE

Urukiko rw’Ubujurire rwemeye ko Ishimwe Mignone kureka ubujurire bwe, rusiga imikirize n’igihano byari byatanzwe n’inkiko zabanje.

  • Kureka ubujurire
  • Ibiyobyabwenge
  • Guhamwa n’icyaha cyo gutunda ibiyobyabwenge
  • Igihano cy’igifungo n’ihazabu
  • Kureka-ubujurire
  • Ubujurire-mu-manza-nshinjabyaha
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Criminal law

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. HABIMANA N’UNDI

Urukiko rw’Ubujurire rwahamije ko igihano cyo gufungwa imyaka 15 n’ihazabu ya 5.000.000 Frw ari ntarengwa ku byaha byahamijwe, rwanga kugabanya igihano kurushaho.

  • Drug trafficking
  • Sentencing
  • Mitigating circumstances
  • Appeal against sentence
  • Drug-trafficking
  • Mitigating-circumstances
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Criminal law

Gahozo Jean Claude v. Ubushinjacyaha

Urukiko rw’Ubujurire rwemeje ko igihano cy’imyaka 15 cyari gito gishoboka ku cyaha cyo gusambanya umwana uri munsi y’imyaka 14, bityo ubujurire nta shingiro bufite.

  • Sentencing
  • Mitigation
  • Sexual offences against a child under 14
  • Appeal against sentence
  • Appeal-against-sentence
  • Sexual-offences-against-a-child-under-14
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Criminal law

TUGIRIMANA v. UBUSHINJACYAHA

Urukiko rw’Ubujurire rwemeje ko igihano cy’imyaka 15 cyari gito gishoboka ku cyaha cyo gusambanya umwana uri munsi y’imyaka 14, bityo ubujurire ntibufite shingiro.

  • Defilement of a child under 14
  • Mitigation of sentence
  • Minimum mandatory sentence
  • Appeal against sentence
  • Criminal-law
  • Sentencing
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Criminal law RS/INJUST/RP 00004/2024/SC

UBUSHINJACYAHA v UWIZEYIMANA N’ABANDI

The Supreme Court found that Muhire Jean Claude knowingly prepared and signed false valuation reports, Rukundo Rwigemera Prosper facilitated and participated in the forgery and solicited/received a bribe, and Uwizeyimana Marcelline gave a bribe to obtain a loan. The evidence, including witness testimony and documentary proof, established all elements of the offenses. The court applied the more lenient sentencing provisions and ordered all three to jointly compensate GT Bank for losses.

  • Forgery
  • Corruption
  • Criminal procedure
  • Sentencing
  • Damages
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Criminal law

RLR V.1 - 2026

RNC is a terrorist group as established by prior judgments and its acts; thus, prosecution for membership of a terrorist group did not require Prosecutor General's authorization. The acts of the accused constitute completed membership of a terrorist group, not attempt, as they consented and took steps to join. Attempt does not apply to this offence. The conviction of Haragirimana was based on credible evidence, including corroborated statements. The offences of joining an irregular armed group and membership of a terrorist group cannot be cumulated; only the latter is retained. Sentences were…

  • Terrorism
  • Membership of terrorist group
  • Irregular armed groups
  • Attempt and completion of offence
  • Procedural objections
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Contract law RS/INJUST/RCOM 00002/2025/SC

PYRAMIDE MINERALS SUPPLY LTD v. BUSINESS ANCHOR RWANDA LTD

The Supreme Court held that signed delivery or work sheets can prove a contract even without a formal written agreement, and dismissed PMS Ltd’s review claim.

  • Evidence of contract
  • Machine rental agreement
  • Payment dispute
  • Interest on late payment
  • Legal fees
  • Contract-evidence
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Criminal law RPAA 00196/2025/CA

UBUSHINJACYAHA v MUPENZI

The conviction was upheld based on the defendant's confession, corroborating witness testimony, and documentary evidence. The sentence reduction previously granted was deemed sufficient given the circumstances and gravity of the offence. The appeal lacked merit and the prior judgment was affirmed.

  • Drug offences
  • Sentencing
  • Evidence assessment
  • Appeal procedure
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