19791128 TZHC Dodoma

19791128 TZHC Dodoma

The accused was discharged because the prosecution entered a nolle prosequi, indicating insufficient evidence to proceed with the manslaughter charge.

Citation
19791128 TZHC Dodoma
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Joseph Kibiki
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
28 November 1979
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Discharge Following Nolle Prosequi
Outcome
accused discharged
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Nolle Prosequi, Self Defence
Source Language
English

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Joseph Kibiki

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Discharge Following Nolle Prosequi

  1. 1 Whether the accused committed manslaughter
  2. 2 Whether self-defence applies to the accused's actions

Ratio Decidendi

The accused was discharged because the prosecution entered a nolle prosequi, indicating insufficient evidence to proceed with the manslaughter charge.

Court Disposition

accused discharged

Orders

  • The accused is discharged pursuant to the nolle prosequi entered by the Republic.