19700904 TZHC Dar es salaam2

19700904 TZHC Dar es salaam2

The appellant was found to have transferred a firearm without a permit, which is an offence under the relevant ordinance. The conviction and sentence were upheld.

Citation
19700904 TZHC Dar es salaam2
Parties
Appellant: Melkior Tangu; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
4 September 1970
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Summary Rejection
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
English

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Parties

Melkior Tangu

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Summary Rejection

  1. 1 Whether the appellant unlawfully transferred a firearm without a permit contrary to the Control of Arms and Ammunition Ordinance

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was found to have transferred a firearm without a permit, which is an offence under the relevant ordinance. The conviction and sentence were upheld.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence affirmed
  • Firearm licence suspended for 12 months