ibrahim bukuru vs the republic 2023 tzhc 17866 6 june 2023

ibrahim bukuru vs the republic 2023 tzhc 17866 6 june 2023

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant raped and impregnated the victim, a school girl under 18, using his position as a traditional healer. The evidence of the victim, corroborated by other witnesses and documentary evidence, was credible. The defence was considered and properly rejected. The sentence and compensation were lawful and reasonable.

Citation
ibrahim bukuru vs the republic 2023 tzhc 17866 6 june 2023
Parties
Appellant: Ibrahim Bukuru; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on First Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Impregnating a School Girl, Evidence, Sentencing, Compensation
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Rape Impregnating a School Girl Evidence Sentencing Compensation

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Parties

Ibrahim Bukuru

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on First Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for rape and impregnating a school girl was based on sufficient evidence
  2. 2 Whether the trial court failed to consider the defence
  3. 3 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant raped and impregnated the victim, a school girl under 18, using his position as a traditional healer. The evidence of the victim, corroborated by other witnesses and documentary evidence, was credible. The defence was considered and properly rejected. The sentence and compensation were lawful and reasonable.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence upheld
  • compensation order of Tshs 1,500,000/= confirmed