N
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused attacked and killed the deceased; witness testimony was unreliable and contradictory, and police statements could not be used as substantive evidence.
- Citation
- N
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Stephen Likajuna
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 20 October 1979
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Sessions Case / Judgment
- Outcome
- Acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Manslaughter, Evidentiary Credibility, Witness Testimony
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Stephen Likajuna
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal Sessions Case / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused unlawfully killed the deceased
- 2 Whether prosecution proved the charge of manslaughter beyond reasonable doubt
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused attacked and killed the deceased; witness testimony was unreliable and contradictory, and police statements could not be used as substantive evidence.
Court Disposition
Acquittal
Orders
- Accused found not guilty of manslaughter
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