david maulid

david maulid

The prosecution proved the offence of rape beyond reasonable doubt through credible victim testimony, corroborated by other witnesses and medical evidence; objections to admissibility of the cautioned statement were not raised at trial and are dismissed; minor contradictions do not undermine the prosecution's case.

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Citation
david maulid
Parties
Appellant: David Maulid @ Rashid; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Statutory Rape, Admissibility of Evidence, Burden of Proof, Minor Inconsistencies in Testimony
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Rape Statutory Rape Admissibility of Evidence Burden of Proof Minor Inconsistencies in Testimony

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Parties

David Maulid @ Rashid

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 whether the prosecution proved rape beyond reasonable doubt
  2. 2 whether acquittal on impregnating a school girl affects rape conviction
  3. 3 admissibility of cautioned statement

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved the offence of rape beyond reasonable doubt through credible victim testimony, corroborated by other witnesses and medical evidence; objections to admissibility of the cautioned statement were not raised at trial and are dismissed; minor contradictions do not undermine the prosecution's case.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • appeal dismissed in its entirety
  • right of appeal explained to parties