HAJI RAJABU URASSA
Prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had knowledge or control over the narcotic drugs found in the car, and disposal of exhibits was procedurally flawed, denying the accused the right to be heard.
- Citation
- HAJI RAJABU URASSA
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Haji Rajabu Urassa
- Court
- TANZLII
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 9 December 2020
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Narcotic Drugs, Trafficking, Burden of Proof, Possession, Disposal of Exhibits
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Haji Rajabu Urassa
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused was in possession of narcotic drugs
- 2 Whether the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt
- 3 Whether disposal of exhibits followed proper procedure
Ratio Decidendi
Prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had knowledge or control over the narcotic drugs found in the car, and disposal of exhibits was procedurally flawed, denying the accused the right to be heard.
Court Disposition
acquittal
Orders
- Accused acquitted and set free
- Exhibit P7 to be restored to prosecution, court retains certified copy
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