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The Court of Appeal held that use of a forged document is a continuing offence. It found Gahima liable, acquitted Munyakarama, and awarded damages.
The Court of Appeal held that use of a forged document was a continuing offence, so prosecution was not time-barred. Gahima was convicted; Munyakarama was acquitted.
Court of Appeal held that use of a forged document was a continuing offence, so the claim was not time barred. Gahima was convicted; Munyakarama was acquitted.
The High Court held that execution disputes belong before the court that gave the final judgment, and that statutory deductions apply only to salary arrears, not other awards.
The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over the appeal by Mukarushakiro and Bagenzi because the amount in dispute exceeds the statutory threshold, and the High Court's error in citing the law's title/date does not amount to reliance on an inexistent law. Mukangenzi's appeal is inadmissible as it was lodged out of time; the attempt to use rectification to reopen the appeal period is an abuse of process and not permitted.
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The Supreme Court held that a mistaken legal reference did not negate jurisdiction, but it rejected Mukangenzi Céline’s appeal as out of time.
The Supreme Court held that a genuine loan is not taxable income, upheld a VAT limitation defence as public order, and confirmed advocate fees.
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