19770903 TZHC Mwanza

19770903 TZHC Mwanza

Appellant assaulted P.C. Juma during lawful execution of duty; charge under section 243(d) Penal Code was incorrect as animals were still in appellant's possession, but error is curable under section 346 Criminal Procedure Code; conviction stands under section 243(b) Penal Code.

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Citation
19770903 TZHC Mwanza
Parties
Appellant: Appellant (unnamed, son of Ironzcla); Complainant: P.C. Juma; Respondent: State Attorney, LT. Wanjiru
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
3 September 1977
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction upheld, charge amended to section 243(b) Penal Code
Legal Topics
Assault on Police Officer, Execution of Distress Warrant, Section 243 Penal Code
Source Language
en
Criminal Law Assault on Police Officer Execution of Distress Warrant Section 243 Penal Code

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Parties

Appellant (unnamed, son of Ironzcla)

Appellant

P.C. Juma

Complainant

State Attorney, LT. Wanjiru

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant assaulted a police officer in lawful execution of duty
  2. 2 Whether the charge under section 243(d) Penal Code was proper

Ratio Decidendi

Appellant assaulted P.C. Juma during lawful execution of duty; charge under section 243(d) Penal Code was incorrect as animals were still in appellant's possession, but error is curable under section 346 Criminal Procedure Code; conviction stands under section 243(b) Penal Code.

Court Disposition

conviction upheld, charge amended to section 243(b) Penal Code

Orders

  • Conviction stands under section 243(b) Penal Code
  • Sentence affirmed