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R v Mbedza (Criminal Appeal 15 of 2017) [2023] MWHC 124 (1 December 2023)
The High Court dismissed the State’s criminal appeal and upheld Ireen Mbedza’s acquittal for alleged theft by public servant and alternative negligence.
Dalikeni & Ors. v R (MSCA Criminal Appeal 6 of 2016) [2019] MWSC 8 (7 February 2019)
The Malawi Supreme Court of Appeal held that amended theft-sentencing provisions did not apply retroactively under lex mitior and dismissed the appeal.
R v Mila (Criminal Appeal 16 of 2005) [2008] MWHC 21 (21 January 2008)
The applicant failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances justifying bail pending appeal; the loss of the case file alone does not warrant granting bail, and granting bail on this ground would set a dangerous precedent.
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R v Mkwezalamba (52 of 2007) [2007] MWHC 96 (22 August 2007)
The High Court of Malawi dismissed a criminal appeal against a 14-year mandatory sentence for theft by a public servant, rejecting arguments on mitigation and restitution.
S v Mkandawire (Confirmation Cause 61 of 2007) [2007] MWHC 70 (2 May 2007)
The High Court confirmed the alternative conviction, found the proved swindled amount was K41,421.54, and reduced the sentence from 40 to 12 months.
Chimeta v R (Criminal Appeal 43 of 2000) [2001] MWHC 28 (7 June 2001)
The High Court of Malawi upheld a conviction for theft by a public servant, finding the appellant knowingly used overpaid salary money, but amended the warrant date.
R v Biza (Confirmation Case 993 of 1994) [1994] MWHCCrim 7 (20 October 1994)
The High Court of Malawi quashed a conviction for theft by a public servant after finding the evidence did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused was responsible.
Chigona v R (Criminal Appeal 7 of 1994) [1994] MWHCCrim 2 (22 July 1994)
The High Court of Malawi dismissed a police officer’s appeal against conviction for theft by public servant, holding he failed to rebut the statutory presumption.
R v Msosa (Confirmation Case 642 of 1994) [1993] MWHC 22 (14 September 1993)
The High Court of Malawi quashed a conviction for theft by a public servant, finding the prosecution had not proved beyond reasonable doubt that the spare wheel was missing when the accused last had the vehicle.
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