19820323 TZHC Tanga
The conviction was upheld because the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant demanded and received a bribe in the course of his official duties, and the trial magistrate properly assessed the credibility of witnesses.
- Citation
- 19820323 TZHC Tanga
- Parties
- Appellant: Lmya John; Respondent: Republic (Prosecutor)
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 23 March 1982
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Corruption, Bribery, Criminal Procedure, Sentencing
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Lmya John
Appellant
Republic (Prosecutor)
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the conviction for corrupt transaction under section 3(1) and (3)(a) of the Prevention of Corruption Act No. 16 of 1971 was supported by evidence
- 2 Whether the sentence imposed was lawful
Ratio Decidendi
The conviction was upheld because the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant demanded and received a bribe in the course of his official duties, and the trial magistrate properly assessed the credibility of witnesses.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- conviction and sentence upheld
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