BARAKA PETER

BARAKA PETER

The prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against the accused as there were material contradictions in the evidence, lack of direct evidence linking the accused to the murder, and no sufficient proof connecting the accused to the cause of death or the exhibits found. The burden of proof was not discharged to the required standard.

Citation
BARAKA PETER
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Baraka Peter Sabini; Accused: Robert Emanuel @ Sakira
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
27 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on No Case to Answer After Prosecution Case
Outcome
Acquittal
Legal Topics
Murder, Burden of Proof, Prima Facie Case, Acquittal
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Burden of Proof Prima Facie Case Acquittal

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Baraka Peter Sabini

Accused

Robert Emanuel @ Sakira

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on No Case to Answer After Prosecution Case

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution established a prima facie case of murder against the accused
  2. 2 Whether the evidence sufficiently connected the accused to the death of the deceased

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against the accused as there were material contradictions in the evidence, lack of direct evidence linking the accused to the murder, and no sufficient proof connecting the accused to the cause of death or the exhibits found. The burden of proof was not discharged to the required standard.

Court Disposition

Acquittal

Orders

  • Both accused persons found to have no case to answer and are acquitted under section 293(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act Cap 20 R.E 2019.
  • Right of appeal explained to the parties.