19820122 TZHC Tabora

The District Development Director was authorised to impose sentences under the Prices Act 1973, but the omnibus sentence was irregular; separate sentences must be imposed for each offence.

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Citation: 19820122 TZHC Tabora
Parties: Appellant: Eshton s/o Nkalagoo; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 22 January 1982
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Price Control, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Regulatory Law Price Control Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Eshton s/o Nkalagoo

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentencing authority was authorised under the Prices Act 1973
2 Whether the appellant could change his plea after pleading guilty
3 Whether an omnibus sentence for multiple offences is permissible

Ratio Decidendi

The District Development Director was authorised to impose sentences under the Prices Act 1973, but the omnibus sentence was irregular; separate sentences must be imposed for each offence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Omnibus sentence set aside
Separate fines imposed: Shs.1,500/= for selling above control price, Shs.500/= for not displaying maximum prices, Shs.500/= for not furnishing information

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