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Criminal law NDITO SUKUMAWIKI JD

NDITO SUKUMAWIKI JD

The prosecution's delay in charging the appellant with unlawful possession of minerals and discrepancies regarding the amount of minerals found created reasonable doubt, tainting the prosecution's case and entitling the appellant to acquittal on the benefit of doubt.

  • Unlawful possession of minerals
  • Burden of proof
  • Delay in charging
  • Sentencing powers
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Criminal law 20101125 TZCA Dar es Salaam

20101125 TZCA Dar es Salaam

The Court of Appeal allowed a rape appeal, finding material contradictions in the prosecution case, irregular PF3 evidence, and unexplained delay in charging.

  • Rape
  • Contradictory evidence
  • Admissibility of medical evidence
  • Right to cross-examine
  • Delay in charging
  • Criminal-law
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