20090709 TZHC Arusha
The conviction was based on consistent and credible evidence from the complainant and supporting witnesses; alleged contradictions and procedural irregularities were immaterial to the core issue of rape and did not affect the outcome.
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- Citation
- 20090709 TZHC Arusha
- Parties
- Appellant: Kalebi Elisamehe; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 9 July 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Evidence, Appeal Procedure
- Source Language
- english
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Parties
Kalebi Elisamehe
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant raped the complainant
- 2 Whether contradictions between caution statements and oral evidence affect the conviction
- 3 Whether irregularity in admission of PF.3 prejudiced the appellant
Ratio Decidendi
The conviction was based on consistent and credible evidence from the complainant and supporting witnesses; alleged contradictions and procedural irregularities were immaterial to the core issue of rape and did not affect the outcome.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction confirmed
- sentence of 30 years imprisonment confirmed
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