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Case Law[2026] TZHC 3273Tanzania

Emmanul Paul Magadula vs Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 9421 of 2026) [2026] TZHC 3273 (19 June 2026)

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Emmanul Paul Magadula vs Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 9421 of 2026) [2026] TZHC 3273 (19 June 2026)

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Emmanul Paul Magadula vs Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 9421 of 2026) [2026] TZHC 3273 (19 June 2026)

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Citation Emmanul Paul Magadula vs Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 9421 of 2026) [2026] TZHC 3273 (19 June 2026) Copy Media Neutral Citation [2026] TZHC 3273 Copy Hearing date 15 June 2026 Court High Court of Tanzania Court registry High Court Geita Registry Case number Criminal Appeal No. 9421 of 2026 Judges Mwakapeje, J. Judgment date 19 June 2026 Language English

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Court upheld child‑rape conviction: age, penetration and identity proved; improperly admitted sketch map expunged.

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  • Criminal law — Rape of child — Proof of penetration, identification and corroboration — Credibility of child witness and sufficiency of evidence to prove penetration and age
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    • — Child witness — Conviction on uncorroborated testimony of child of tender years permissible under amended s.127 where court is satisfied of truthfulness
    • — Documentary exhibits admitted but not read out — Requirement to read contents of admitted documents to the accused — Remedy: expunge exhibits

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