Explore selected decisions from the courts of Tanzania across a broad range of legal subjects. Search the collection by case name, year, focus area or case number. The collection provides access to case details, key legal issues, decision summaries and available judgments. It is intended to make Tanzania case law easier to find and use for research, education and public information.
About This Collection
The Tanzania Case Law collection forms part of NIPJD, Nooktoria’s broader collection of court decisions from jurisdictions across Africa. It includes selected Tanzanian decisions across a broad range of legal subjects.
Each available case record may include:
- The parties, court, judge and case number;
- The legal issues considered by the court;
- A summary of the facts and arguments;
- The court’s decision and reasoning;
- The final orders made;
- The significance of the decision; and
- A copy of or link to the judgment, when available.
Nooktoria continues to expand this collection as additional Tanzanian judgments and reliable case information become available.
Browse Tanzania Court Decisions
| Case Name | Focus Area | Case No. | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamisi & Ambwene v Mic (T) Limited [2012] | Copyright Infringement; Musical Works; Neighbouring Rights | Civil Case No. 17 of 2012 | More |
| Maimuna Kiganza v. Multichoice Tanzania | Copyright Infringement; Musical Works; Neighbouring Rights | Civil Case No. 195 of 2019 | More |
| Khadija Jarufu Thabit v Jackson Kabiligi [2015] | Breach of Contract; Injunctive Relief; Damages | Civil Case No. 113 of 2015 | More |
| Multichoice Tanzania Limited v. Maimuna K. Kiganza (2021) | Copyright Infringement; Musical Works; Neighbouring Rights | Civil Case No. 166 of 2020 | More |
| Multichoice Tanzania Limited v Mwinyijuma & 2 others [2016] | Memorandum of Appeal; Civil Procedure | Civil Case No. 64 of 2016 | More |
| The Republic v. Sayi Kapama & Rigorbet [2013] | Copyright Infringement; Films and Music Products; Neighbouring Rights | Criminal Case No. 240 of 2013 | More |
| The Tanzania Audio Visual Distributors Association & 2 others v Honourable Attorney General & 2 others [2014] | Copyright Infringement; Films and Music Products; Neighbouring Rights | Constitutional Petition No. 10 of 2014 | More |
Disclaimer
The case summaries and other information provided in this collection are for research, educational and public-information purposes. They do not constitute legal advice. Readers should consult the complete judgment and applicable legislation when conducting legal research.