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High Court of Tanzania

This is the second level in the Judiciary justice delivery hierarchy. It has both appellate and original powers on civil and criminal matters. It also hears appeals from the Courts of Resident Magistrate, the District Courts, and the District Land and Housing Tribunals in exercise of their original, appellate and/or revisional jurisdiction. The High Court is divided into Zones and specialized Divisions. 

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May 1997
Esha Ulaya Fundi vs Yusuph Chambea Mussa (PC. Matrimonial Appeal No. 3 of 1996) [1997] TZHC 535 (6 May 1997)
A khula divorce requires prior referral to a Marriage Conciliatory Board and a Board certificate under the Act.
Family law – Divorce (khula) – Mandatory referral to Marriage Conciliatory Board under s101 Law of Marriage Act 1971 – s106(2) certificate requirement – s107(3) three cumulative conditions for court to grant divorce where married in Islamic form – failure to comply renders proceedings nullity.
 6 May 1997
April 1997
Rahel Namwembe vs Kassimu Selemani Kosa ((PC) Matr. Civil Appeal No. 1 of 1996) [1997] TZHC 534 (24 April 1997)
Applicant failed to prove irreparable breakdown of marriage required for divorce; appeal dismissed.
Family law — Divorce — Law of Marriage Act 1971 — Dissolution requires irreparable breakdown — Standard of proof: clear and satisfactory evidence required; mere allegations of domestic turbulence insufficient.
 24 April 1997
January 1997
John Bazolo vs Republic (Economic Crimes Appeal No. 3 of 1996) [1997] TZHC 498 (6 January 1997)
Appeal dismissed: conviction for possession of an unlicensed firearm and seven-year minimum sentence affirmed.
* Criminal law – Unlawful possession of firearm – possession of unlicensed muzzle-loading gun – requirement for licence/permit under Arms and Ammunition Ordinance (Cap.223) – credibility of accused’s explanation; * Evidence – assessment of credibility and inconsistencies – appellate restraint on reversing trial court findings; * Sentencing – seven years’ imprisonment as minimum prescribed under Minimum Sentences Act.
 6 January 1997