Meston Mtulinga vs Republic DC Criminal Appeal No
The conviction was upheld as the evidence of the victim, corroborated by her sister and mother, established penetration as required by law, and the sentence was revised to life imprisonment as mandated for rape of a girl under ten years.
- Citation
- Meston Mtulinga vs Republic DC Criminal Appeal No
- Parties
- Appellant: Meston Mtulinga; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TANZLII
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 1 January 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed as to conviction, sentence enhanced to life imprisonment
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Sexual Offences, Evidence of Children, Sentencing
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Meston Mtulinga
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for rape was proper given the evidence and procedure followed
- 2 Whether the sentence imposed was lawful
Ratio Decidendi
The conviction was upheld as the evidence of the victim, corroborated by her sister and mother, established penetration as required by law, and the sentence was revised to life imprisonment as mandated for rape of a girl under ten years.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed as to conviction, sentence enhanced to life imprisonment
Orders
- Conviction for rape upheld
- Sentence of thirty years imprisonment set aside
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