19720804 TZHC Arusha

19720804 TZHC Arusha

The fine of shs. 600/- was manifestly excessive given the circumstances and prior conviction; a reduced fine of shs. 200/- was appropriate.

Citation
19720804 TZHC Arusha
Parties
Appellant: John s/o Masawe; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 August 1972
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
sentence varied
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Creating Disturbance, Penal Code
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sentencing Creating Disturbance Penal Code

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Parties

John s/o Masawe

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for creating disturbance was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The fine of shs. 600/- was manifestly excessive given the circumstances and prior conviction; a reduced fine of shs. 200/- was appropriate.

Court Disposition

sentence varied

Orders

  • Fine reduced to shs. 200/- or 2 months' imprisonment in default.
  • Refund shs. 400/- to appellant.