republic vs egidion bilekezi 2018 tzhc 129 30 october 2018
The accused intentionally killed the deceased by cutting her with a panga, causing fatal injuries; the prosecution proved all elements of murder beyond reasonable doubt, and the defences of self defence, provocation, and intoxication were not applicable.
- Citation
- republic vs egidion bilekezi 2018 tzhc 129 30 october 2018
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Egidion Bilekezi
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 30 October 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Burden of Proof, Self Defence, Provocation, Intoxication
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Egidion Bilekezi
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused caused the death of Anchida Egidion by an unlawful act
- 2 Whether the killing was done with malice aforethought
- 3 Applicability of defences: self defence, provocation, intoxication
Ratio Decidendi
The accused intentionally killed the deceased by cutting her with a panga, causing fatal injuries; the prosecution proved all elements of murder beyond reasonable doubt, and the defences of self defence, provocation, and intoxication were not applicable.
Court Disposition
conviction
Orders
- The accused Egidion Bilekezi is convicted of murder under section 196 of the Penal Code.
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