19870612 TZHC Tabora

19870612 TZHC Tabora

The court found material discrepancies and inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence, particularly regarding the presence of the accused at the scene and the handling of the alleged bribe, leading to reasonable doubt as to the accused's guilt.

Citation
19870612 TZHC Tabora
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Elizabeth d/o Mwami
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 June 1987
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment at Trial
Outcome
Acquittal
Legal Topics
Corruption, Bribery, Criminal Procedure, Evidence
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Corruption Bribery Criminal Procedure Evidence

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Elizabeth d/o Mwami

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment at Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused received a bribe in contravention of the Economic and Organised Crimes Control Act
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The court found material discrepancies and inconsistencies in the prosecution's evidence, particularly regarding the presence of the accused at the scene and the handling of the alleged bribe, leading to reasonable doubt as to the accused's guilt.

Court Disposition

Acquittal

Orders

  • The charge is dismissed and the accused is acquitted.
  • The sum of Shs. 700/= is to be returned to the Anti-Corruption Squad.