CaseLaw
Sani V. State (2000) CLR 1(b) (CA)
Brief
Facts
The appellant was charged with rape punishable under Section 283 of the penal code in that he had sexual intercourse with a four year old girl. At the trial the prosecution called three witnesses. At the conclusion of the evidence for the prosecution, the defence made a no case submission which was overruled by the trial judge. The appellant then gave evidence on his own behalf. He did not call any other witness. After hearing submission of counsel the trial judge, in a reserved judgement, found the appellant guilty of committing the offence. The appellant was convicted and sentences to Ten (10) years imprisonment.
The appellant was aggrieved with this decision, he therefore appealed to this Court.
Issues
Whether the conviction and sentence of the appellant could be allowed to...