19931104 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19931104 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The fine imposed did not exceed the statutory limit, and cancellation of the driving licence for three years was mandatory under the law given the offence. The appellant's dependence on the licence for livelihood is not a special reason under the law.

Citation
19931104 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: J. Mackanja; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 November 1993
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Bodily Harm, Driving Licence Cancellation, Sentencing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Bodily Harm Driving Licence Cancellation Sentencing

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Parties

J. Mackanja

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the fine imposed was excessive
  2. 2 Whether cancellation of driving licence was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The fine imposed did not exceed the statutory limit, and cancellation of the driving licence for three years was mandatory under the law given the offence. The appellant's dependence on the licence for livelihood is not a special reason under the law.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence and order suspending appellant's driving licence upheld
  • Registrar to furnish appellant with a copy of the judgment