ntendelwa so lushinge vs republic 1986 tzca 79 1 december 1986
The sentence was not manifestly excessive; the trial court considered all relevant mitigating factors, including the appellant's status as a police officer, and imposed an appropriate sentence.
- Citation
- ntendelwa so lushinge vs republic 1986 tzca 79 1 december 1986
- Parties
- Appellant: Ntenqelva s/o Lushinge; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 1 December 1986
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction and Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Corruption, Sentencing, Economic Crimes
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Ntenqelva s/o Lushinge
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction and Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed for corruption was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether mitigating factors were adequately considered
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence was not manifestly excessive; the trial court considered all relevant mitigating factors, including the appellant's status as a police officer, and imposed an appropriate sentence.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- sentence of 10 years imprisonment upheld
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