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The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the property sold by the appellant was the same property stolen from the dispensary; conviction cannot be based on probability.

Citation
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Parties
Appellant: Michael Ngariko; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 1975
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Burden of Proof, Identification of Stolen Property, Standard of Proof
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Burden of Proof Identification of Stolen Property Standard of Proof

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Parties

Michael Ngariko

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the property sold by the appellant was the same property stolen from the dispensary
  2. 2 Whether conviction can be based on probability rather than proof

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the property sold by the appellant was the same property stolen from the dispensary; conviction cannot be based on probability.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Immediate release of the appellant from custody unless otherwise lawfully detained