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. 

Physical address
24 Kivukoni Road, P O Box: S.L.P. 9004
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4 judgments
August 2020
27 August 2020
Acquittal in criminal proceedings does not preclude civil liability; respondent proved claim on balance of probabilities.
  • Criminal law — appellate review
    • — limits on re-evaluation in second appeal
    • — weight of evidence and general denial
  • Criminal law — Civil v criminal proceedings — acquittal/withdrawal in criminal case not an absolute defense in civil claim
  • Criminal law — Standard of proof — balance of probabilities
19 August 2020
Rape conviction quashed where uncorroborated complainant evidence and material contradictions created reasonable doubt.
  • Criminal law — Rape
    • — Burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt
    • — Insufficient police investigation
    • — Material contradictions among prosecution witnesses
    • — Medical examination showing no injuries or spermatozoa
    • — One‑on‑one allegation
18 August 2020
14 August 2020