19791017 TZHC Dar es Salaam

19791017 TZHC Dar es Salaam

There is real doubt whether the appellant stole the batteries or knowingly cooperated with Gilbert in their theft. The evidence does not support a conviction beyond reasonable doubt.

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Citation
19791017 TZHC Dar es Salaam
Parties
Appellant: MOHAMED s/o MPTICHANDE; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
17 October 1979
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
conviction quashed, sentence and compensation order set aside, appellant to be released forthwith unless held for other lawful cause
Legal Topics
Stealing by Servant, Evidence Assessment, Conviction and Sentence
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Stealing by Servant Evidence Assessment Conviction and Sentence

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Parties

MOHAMED s/o MPTICHANDE

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant stole 50 cartons of dry cell batteries or knowingly cooperated in their theft
  2. 2 Whether the evidence supports the conviction

Ratio Decidendi

There is real doubt whether the appellant stole the batteries or knowingly cooperated with Gilbert in their theft. The evidence does not support a conviction beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

conviction quashed, sentence and compensation order set aside, appellant to be released forthwith unless held for other lawful cause

Orders

  • Conviction quashed
  • Sentence of three years imprisonment set aside