said majaliwa vs republic 2021 tzca 276 2 july 2021
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant raped the victim, based on the victim's direct testimony, corroborated by medical and other witness evidence; variance in the date was not material and was curable under section 234(3) of the CPA; the defence was considered and found unmerited.
- Citation
- said majaliwa vs republic 2021 tzca 276 2 july 2021
- Parties
- Appellant: Said Majaliwa; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 2 July 2021
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Evidence, Appeals, Identification, Corroboration
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Said Majaliwa
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the prosecution proved the case beyond reasonable doubt
- 2 Whether the evidence of certain witnesses was hearsay
- 3 Whether variance in the date of commission of the offence vitiated the conviction
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant raped the victim, based on the victim's direct testimony, corroborated by medical and other witness evidence; variance in the date was not material and was curable under section 234(3) of the CPA; the defence was considered and found unmerited.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed in its entirety
- Conviction and sentence upheld
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