Godi Kasenegala Vs. The Republic Criminal Appeal No. 10 of 2008
Date
2010
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High Court of Iringa- Tanzania
Abstract
The Appellant was arraigned with the offence of Rape contrary to sections 130 and 131 (1) of the Penal Code. He was tried by the District Court of Iringa District. On being found guilty as charged, he was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. He was also ordered to pay the alleged prosecutrix, Tshs. 200,000/= as compensation. Aggrieved by the conviction and sentences, he unsuccessfully appealed to the High Court at Iringa. Still protesting his innocence, he has lodged this appeal.
Description
Appeal from the decision of the High Court of Tanzania at Iringa No. 10 of 2008
Keywords
Child Witness, Unsworn Evidence, Penetration, Reasonable Doubt, Age Determination