The Kasama Magistrates’ Court has rejected a plea by a housewife to withdraw a case where her husband brutally assaulted her.
This is in a case where Charles Mulenga is charged with one count of assault contrary to the Laws of Zambia.
When the matter came up for continued trial, Mulenga’s wife, Theresa Chanda, requested the court to allow her withdraw the assault against her husband on grounds that the family will suffer if he is sent to jail.
But in his ruling, magistrate Kelvin Soma said the law must take its course against the accused.
Magistrate Soma observed that cases of Gender Based Violence were rife in communities and offenders should be punished in order to deter would-be perpetrators of the vice.
He expressed disappointment with Mulenga’s wife for trying to withdraw an assault case just because it involved her husband.
Particulars of the offence are that on November 20, 2012 at around 21:00 hours, Mulenga did assault his wife, Theresa Chanda, thereby causing serious injuries on her left eye.
The case has since been adjourned to a later date for continued trial.
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Hey let the dude go.GBM`s wife requested for the same(withdrew) and her wish was granted.Why not Chanda ?
Laws in Zambia are not constant, Others are allowed to withdraw while others denied. What if they resolved the issue outside court? Am sure the woman was so beautiful such that the magistrate wants to lock up the hubby so he can have a clear path to have a go at her.
which law says you cant withdraw a case.
@Lusaka Times, Mansa & Kasama are not the same place
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@No 3, Ichamba
lock the fool and throw away the key.
Ba Soma e bwame. Well done!
Title says Mansa court, but story changes to Kasama court. Pathetic Fools.
Before a penalty is meted, it is alwaz important to analyse the effects. sending one to prison can not solve the problem that the remaining family will face.
After all many women are recipe of violence.
Madam, you should be independent and not take violence for the sake of your hubby’s income. He beats you like crap and you take it?even plead for case to be withdrawn. Let him face the law and you will survive without him.
“Mwinchusha nshilanya” cried maiko sata
Animal Farm Zambia Ltd. Some aminals can withdraw their cases. Other can’t? Cry, the beloved country!
Where was this happening? The heading says Mansa courts and in the main story there’s kasama magistrate courts. Different courts same characters!
Yes, let him go, so that the insecure, bullying thug, can beat her to death.
Then let him go again, so that he can beat other women.