S v MUVHAKI 1985 (1) ZLR 252 (H)

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Criminal law — indecent assault — accused must intend not only to assault complainant but to do so indecently — intention to do so does not refer to accused's purpose or desire.

Criminal procedure — charge — difficulty in deciding whether proper charge crimen injuria, common assault or indecent assault — if possible offences overlap, Attorney General has a discretion as to which charge should be brought.

Criminal procedure — sentence — indecent assault — sentence of 12 months' imprisonment with labour for this indecent assault grossly excessive.