Criminal Session Case No

Criminal Session Case No

The accused intentionally killed the deceased with malice aforethought, as evidenced by the nature and severity of the injuries, use of lethal weapons, and post-offence conduct. The defences of self-defence and provocation were rejected as the response was grossly disproportionate and the conduct was deliberate and premeditated.

Citation
Criminal Session Case No
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Said Haji Ngamila
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment and Sentencing
Outcome
Conviction and sentence of death by hanging
Legal Topics
Murder, Malice Aforethought, Self Defence, Provocation, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Malice Aforethought Self Defence Provocation Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Said Haji Ngamila

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment and Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused caused the death of Mwajuma Ally Lipala
  2. 2 Whether the killing was with malice aforethought
  3. 3 Whether the defences of self-defence or provocation are available to the accused

Ratio Decidendi

The accused intentionally killed the deceased with malice aforethought, as evidenced by the nature and severity of the injuries, use of lethal weapons, and post-offence conduct. The defences of self-defence and provocation were rejected as the response was grossly disproportionate and the conduct was deliberate and premeditated.

Court Disposition

Conviction and sentence of death by hanging

Orders

  • The accused is convicted of murder under sections 196 and 197 of the Penal Code [Cap 16 R.E. 2022].
  • The accused is sentenced to death by hanging until he dies.