Tanzania Case Law

20101202 TZHC Dar es Salaam

Court

TZHC

The court held that the requirement for all students, including Jehovah's Witnesses, to sing the National Anthem did not violate their constitutional rights to freedom of religion, equality, or human dignity. The circular and ministerial decision were neutral, applied to all students, and aimed at promoting national unity and discipline. The right to religious freedom is not absolute and may be limited for the common good, security, and national cohesion. The petitioners failed to demonstrate any specific religious prohibition or constitutional violation. Therefore, the expulsion and suspensi…

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• Freedom of religion
• Equality before the law
• Right to education
• Administrative law
• Secularism

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19871218 TZCA Dar es Salaam

Court

TZCA

Court of Appeal upheld the election result, finding no basis to keep the successful candidate joined and no material irregularity proved to justify nullification.

• Joinder of parties
• Election petitions
• Burden of proof
• Administrative law
• Nullification of election results
• Election-petitions

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NA TZCA Dar es Salaam3

Court

TZCA

The appeal was allowed because the High Court's findings on interference, polling station changes, ballot box opening, and ballot paper stamping were not supported by sufficient evidence or legal principles. The irregularities did not materially affect the election outcome, and the successful candidate was improperly joined as a party.

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• Election petitions
• Joinder of parties
• Administrative law
• Evidence assessment

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