hoja mwendesha vs republic 2015 tzca 94 30 november 2015
The conviction for rape was upheld based on the credible and sworn testimony of the victim and the appellant's unequivocal confession, both of which proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt. The grounds of appeal were found to be without merit.
- Citation
- hoja mwendesha vs republic 2015 tzca 94 30 november 2015
- Parties
- Appellant: Hoja Mwendesha; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 30 November 2015
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal Before Court of Appeal
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Impregnating a School Girl, Confession, Standard of Proof, Voire Dire Examination
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Hoja Mwendesha
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Second Appeal Before Court of Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for rape was proved beyond reasonable doubt
- 2 Whether the evidence of the victim was properly admitted and relied upon
- 3 Whether the cautioned statement/confession was properly admitted
Ratio Decidendi
The conviction for rape was upheld based on the credible and sworn testimony of the victim and the appellant's unequivocal confession, both of which proved the offence beyond reasonable doubt. The grounds of appeal were found to be without merit.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
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