peter irenge johnson others vs republic 2006 tzhc 127 26 may 2006

peter irenge johnson others vs republic 2006 tzhc 127 26 may 2006

Given the gravity of the offence, the likelihood of the applicants absconding, and the prevalence of armed robbery, bail is refused even though the charged offence is technically bailable.

Citation
peter irenge johnson others vs republic 2006 tzhc 127 26 may 2006
Parties
Applicant: Peter Irenge Johnson; Applicant: Siki Mrimi; Applicant: Joseph Mliba; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
26 May 2006
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Bail Pending Trial
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Armed Robbery, Attempted Murder
Source Language
English

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Parties

Peter Irenge Johnson

Applicant

Siki Mrimi

Applicant

Joseph Mliba

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Bail Pending Trial

  1. 1 Whether the applicants should be granted bail pending trial given the nature and gravity of the offences charged

Ratio Decidendi

Given the gravity of the offence, the likelihood of the applicants absconding, and the prevalence of armed robbery, bail is refused even though the charged offence is technically bailable.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for bail pending trial is refused.
  • Copies of the ruling to be served on applicants and their counsels.