19940721 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19940721 TZHC Dar es Salaam

There was reasonable doubt as to whether the accused's acts or omissions amounted to culpable negligence causing the child's death. The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused caused the death by an unlawful act or omission. The accused is entitled to the benefit of the doubt and is acquitted.

Citation
19940721 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Agnes Lingacha
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
21 July 1994
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
acquittal
Legal Topics
Murder, Causation, Criminal Negligence, Child Death
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Murder Causation Criminal Negligence Child Death

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Agnes Lingacha

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused caused the death of the deceased child by an act or omission amounting to culpable negligence
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution proved the charge of murder beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

There was reasonable doubt as to whether the accused's acts or omissions amounted to culpable negligence causing the child's death. The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused caused the death by an unlawful act or omission. The accused is entitled to the benefit of the doubt and is acquitted.

Court Disposition

acquittal

Orders

  • The accused is acquitted of the charge of murder.