19791219 TZHC Dodoma2
The identification evidence of the complainant was reliable given the circumstances, and the sentence imposed was lawful and just. Compensation must be ordered as required by statute.
- Citation
- 19791219 TZHC Dodoma2
- Parties
- Appellant: Inyasi Kapinga; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 19 December 1979
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Robbery With Violence, Identification Evidence, Sentencing, Compensation Orders
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Inyasi Kapinga
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the identification of the appellant by the complainant was reliable
- 2 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate
- 3 Whether compensation should have been ordered
Ratio Decidendi
The identification evidence of the complainant was reliable given the circumstances, and the sentence imposed was lawful and just. Compensation must be ordered as required by statute.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appellant to pay compensation of 29 head of cattle and 21 goats or their value
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