19830325 TZHC Mbeya

19830325 TZHC Mbeya

The appellant was found in possession of the complainant's property shortly after it was stolen, and the doctrine of recent possession irresistibly and impeccably imputes the offences charged upon the appellant. The case was proved beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation
19830325 TZHC Mbeya
Parties
Appellant: Rashid Said; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
25 March 1983
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appellate Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Housebreaking, Stealing, Doctrine of Recent Possession
Source Language
English

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Parties

Rashid Said

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was guilty of housebreaking and stealing under the Penal Code
  2. 2 Whether the doctrine of recent possession applied

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was found in possession of the complainant's property shortly after it was stolen, and the doctrine of recent possession irresistibly and impeccably imputes the offences charged upon the appellant. The case was proved beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence affirmed