Republic vs Haruni Nzelani Baba Wawili

Republic vs Haruni Nzelani Baba Wawili

The prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt as the dying declaration lacked corroboration and the confession was repudiated without sufficient supporting evidence. Therefore, the accused has no case to answer.

Citation
Republic vs Haruni Nzelani Baba Wawili
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Haruni s/o Nzelani @ Baba Wawili
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 1975
Procedural Posture
Criminal (murder) / Ruling on No Case to Answer After Prosecution Case
Outcome
Acquittal
Legal Topics
Murder, Dying Declaration, Confession, Standard of Proof, Corroboration
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Dying Declaration Confession Standard of Proof Corroboration

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Haruni s/o Nzelani @ Baba Wawili

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal (murder) / Ruling on No Case to Answer After Prosecution Case

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution proved the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt
  2. 2 Whether the dying declaration and confession were reliable and corroborated

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt as the dying declaration lacked corroboration and the confession was repudiated without sufficient supporting evidence. Therefore, the accused has no case to answer.

Court Disposition

Acquittal

Orders

  • The accused is acquitted of the charge of murder contrary to section 196 of the Penal Code, Cap 16 R.E 2019.
  • The accused is to be released immediately unless held for another lawful cause.