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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant knowingly possessed a forged bank note
- 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
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