20140414 TZHC Dar es Salaam

20140414 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant knew the notes in his possession were forged, an essential element for conviction under section 348 of the Penal Code. Further, the charge under section 360 was misconceived as it applies only to coins, not notes.

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Citation
20140414 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: Kamala Kusupa; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
14 April 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Counterfeit Currency, Burden of Proof, Elements of Offence, Possession of Forged Notes
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Counterfeit Currency Burden of Proof Elements of Offence Possession of Forged Notes

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Parties

Kamala Kusupa

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution proved the offences of uttering counterfeit coin and unlawful possession of forged notes beyond reasonable doubt

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant knew the notes in his possession were forged, an essential element for conviction under section 348 of the Penal Code. Further, the charge under section 360 was misconceived as it applies only to coins, not notes.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • judgment of the trial court quashed
  • sentence set aside