19700828 TZHC Dar es salaam2

Given the circumstances, including the appellant's role and the nature of the offence, the sentence and forfeiture order were appropriate and within the court's discretion.

Citation: 19700828 TZHC Dar es salaam2
Parties: Appellant: Othman Salu; Respondent: Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 28 August 1970
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome: Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Hunting Without Licence, Failure to Register Game, Sentencing, Forfeiture of Property
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Wildlife Law Hunting Without Licence Failure to Register Game Sentencing Forfeiture of Property

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Parties

Othman Salu

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence and forfeiture order were excessive or harsh given the appellant's circumstances
2 Whether the appellant's equipment suggested illegal hunting on a commercial scale

Ratio Decidendi

Given the circumstances, including the appellant's role and the nature of the offence, the sentence and forfeiture order were appropriate and within the court's discretion.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

Sentence and forfeiture order affirmed