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The prosecution failed to prove malice aforethought beyond reasonable doubt; the accused's version of self-defence was believed. The accused unlawfully caused the death of the deceased, but without the requisite intent for murder. Therefore, the accused is convicted of manslaughter, not murder.
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The accused's guilty plea to manslaughter, supported by forensic evidence and confession, warranted a reduced sentence considering time spent in remand and balancing aggravating and mitigating factors.
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The High Court dismissed a civil appeal over alleged radiation injuries from a communication tower, holding the appellant had not proved causation or injury.
Appeal over alleged negligent BCG vaccination at a hospital was dismissed. The Court held causation and negligence were not proved on the evidence.
The appellant's assault, including kicking, beating, tying, and dragging the deceased, was the direct and substantial cause of death, and the evidence established malice aforethought; contradictions in evidence were minor and did not affect the prosecution case; the conviction for murder was proper.
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The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant's actions caused the death of the deceased, as the medical evidence indicated the cause of death was a spontaneous rupture of the liver, not attributable to the appellant's assault. There was no cogent evidence linking the appellant's actions to the death, and the burden of proof was not discharged.
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The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant's assault caused the death of the deceased, as the medical evidence established the cause of death as a spontaneous rupture of the liver, which was not shown to be linked to the appellant's actions. The conviction could not be sustained in the absence of cogent evidence connecting the appellant to the cause of death.
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The High Court of Tanzania acquitted the accused of murder, finding the prosecution had not proved beyond reasonable doubt that he caused the death.
The Court of Appeal of Tanzania quashed murder convictions where the cause of death was not proved and no evidence connected the appellants to the death.
The High Court of Tanzania acquitted Agnes Lingacha of murder, holding the prosecution had not proved beyond reasonable doubt that her acts or omissions caused the child's death.
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