19730620 TZHC Mwanza2

19730620 TZHC Mwanza2

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the complainant did not consent to sexual intercourse. The evidence was inconsistent and unreliable, particularly regarding the complainant's conduct and the alarm raised. The conviction was unsafe and must be quashed.

Citation
19730620 TZHC Mwanza2
Parties
Appellant: Sarutari s/o Haudji; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
20 June 1973
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
conviction quashed, sentence set aside
Legal Topics
Rape, Consent, Burden of Proof, Corroboration
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Rape Consent Burden of Proof Corroboration

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Parties

Sarutari s/o Haudji

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the complainant did not consent to sexual intercourse
  2. 2 Whether the conviction for rape was safe given the evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the complainant did not consent to sexual intercourse. The evidence was inconsistent and unreliable, particularly regarding the complainant's conduct and the alarm raised. The conviction was unsafe and must be quashed.

Court Disposition

conviction quashed, sentence set aside

Orders

  • Appellant to be released forthwith unless otherwise lawfully held