Criminal Session Case No

Criminal Session Case No

The accused's deliberate and repeated attacks on the deceased, including a fatal cut to the neck after incapacitating him, demonstrated malice aforethought. The defences of property and provocation were not established, as the force used was excessive and there was no immediate provocation. The prosecution proved murder beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
Criminal Session Case No
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Hamis Peter Sued @ Mkwidu
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Session Case / Judgment and Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted of murder and sentenced to death by hanging.
Legal Topics
Murder, Burden of Proof, Malice Aforethought, Defence of Property, Provocation, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Burden of Proof Malice Aforethought Defence of Property Provocation Sentencing

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Hamis Peter Sued @ Mkwidu

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Session Case / Judgment and Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused caused the death of the deceased
  2. 2 Whether the accused acted with malice aforethought
  3. 3 Whether the defences of property or provocation are available to the accused

Ratio Decidendi

The accused's deliberate and repeated attacks on the deceased, including a fatal cut to the neck after incapacitating him, demonstrated malice aforethought. The defences of property and provocation were not established, as the force used was excessive and there was no immediate provocation. The prosecution proved murder beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Convicted of murder and sentenced to death by hanging.

Orders

  • Accused convicted of murder under section 196 and 197 of the Penal Code [Cap 16 R.E. 2022].
  • Accused sentenced to suffer death by hanging until he dies.