ELISA PATRICK(App) Vs THE REPUBLIC(Res)The appeal was called for hearing on 14th April, 2016. In attendance for the hearing of the appeal were, the appellant who appeared in person and Mr. Basilius Namkande, learned State Attorney who represented the respondent jRepublic. Before the appeal could be heard the Court "suo motd' required the parties to address it on an irregularity apparent in the record of appeal at page 27. The appellant was charged in the District Court of Sumbawanga with the offence of incest by males contrary to section 158(1) of the Penal Code. He was alleged to have a prohibited sexual intercourse with one Agnetha dlo January, who was aged 13 years and to his knowledge was his daughter.