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The appellant's explanation for possession of the stolen calves was rejected as implausible, and his denial of their presence despite evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Citation
- N
- Parties
- Appellant: Rashidi Lissu; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 1 January 1977
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- conviction upheld
- Legal Topics
- Cattle Theft, Penal Code, Evidence Assessment
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Rashidi Lissu
Appellant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the appellant committed cattle theft
- 2 Whether the appellant's explanation for possession of the calves was credible
Ratio Decidendi
The appellant's explanation for possession of the stolen calves was rejected as implausible, and his denial of their presence despite evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
conviction upheld
Orders
- sentence of five years imprisonment confirmed
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