19750428 TZHC Dodoma1
The convictions were based on clear evidence and the sentence for the second count was mandatory under the Minimum Sentences Act as the offence involved a specified authority.
- Citation
- 19750428 TZHC Dodoma1
- Parties
- Appellant: Selemani s/o Mpaki; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 28 April 1975
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Forgery, Attempt to Obtain Money by False Pretences, Minimum Sentences Act
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Selemani s/o Mpaki
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the convictions for forgery and attempted obtaining by false pretences were proper
- 2 Whether the sentence imposed was lawful under the Minimum Sentences Act
Ratio Decidendi
The convictions were based on clear evidence and the sentence for the second count was mandatory under the Minimum Sentences Act as the offence involved a specified authority.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeal dismissed in its entirety
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