19721215 TZHC Morogoro
The accused killed the deceased in self-defence during a violent and dangerous situation created by drunken patrons, and was justified in his actions.
- Citation
- 19721215 TZHC Morogoro
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Athbed s/o Alloysius Sarapio
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 15 December 1972
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Sessions Case / Judgment
- Outcome
- Acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Self Defence
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Athbed s/o Alloysius Sarapio
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sessions Case / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused unlawfully killed the deceased
- 2 Whether the accused acted in self-defence
Ratio Decidendi
The accused killed the deceased in self-defence during a violent and dangerous situation created by drunken patrons, and was justified in his actions.
Court Disposition
Acquittal
Orders
- The accused is found not guilty and is acquitted and discharged.
- The accused should be immediately released from custody unless serving any other lawful sentence.
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