muhoro halfani vs republic 1981 tzca 16 25 february 1981
The appellant deliberately killed the deceased without provocation or self defence, most probably with the intention of stealing the deceased's property.
- Citation
- muhoro halfani vs republic 1981 tzca 16 25 february 1981
- Parties
- Appellant: Muhoro Halfani; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 25 February 1981
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Appeal, Provocation, Self Defence
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Muhoro Halfani
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant was guilty of murder
- 2 Whether provocation or self defence was available to the appellant
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant deliberately killed the deceased without provocation or self defence, most probably with the intention of stealing the deceased's property.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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