19730214 TZHC Mwanza

19730214 TZHC Mwanza

The conviction cannot stand as there is insufficient evidence to prove the appellant knew the currency note was forged; possible innocent involvement.

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Citation
19730214 TZHC Mwanza
Parties
Appellant: Musoma Malihi; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
14 February 1973
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Forgery, False Pretences, Possession of Forged Currency, Accomplice Liability
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Forgery False Pretences Possession of Forged Currency Accomplice Liability

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Parties

Musoma Malihi

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant knowingly possessed a forged bank note
  2. 2 Whether the conviction for obtaining money by false pretences was sustainable

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction cannot stand as there is insufficient evidence to prove the appellant knew the currency note was forged; possible innocent involvement.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • conviction quashed
  • sentence set aside