yoki so juma vs republic 2020 tzhc 4 23 january 2020
The prosecution's direct evidence from the victim, eyewitness, and medical expert established the elements of rape beyond reasonable doubt, and the appellant's defence did not raise any doubt on the prosecution's case.
- Citation
- yoki so juma vs republic 2020 tzhc 4 23 january 2020
- Parties
- Appellant: Yoki s/o Juma; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 23 January 2020
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Sexual Offences, Evidence, Appeals
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Yoki s/o Juma
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant committed the offence of rape
- 2 Whether the conviction was based on hearsay evidence
- 3 Whether the trial court considered the appellant's defence
Ratio Decidendi
The prosecution's direct evidence from the victim, eyewitness, and medical expert established the elements of rape beyond reasonable doubt, and the appellant's defence did not raise any doubt on the prosecution's case.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and sentence affirmed
- appellant to remain in custody
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