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Possession of government stores by a public servant is an offence regardless of the explanation for possession, and judicial notice can be taken of the classification of such items as government property.

Citation
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Parties
Appellant: Y. S. S.; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
1 January 1982
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Theft by Public Servant, Possession of Government Stores
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Theft by Public Servant Possession of Government Stores

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Parties

Y. S. S.

Appellant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was lawfully convicted for being in possession of government stores
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's explanation regarding the source of the drugs was a valid defense

Ratio Decidendi

Possession of government stores by a public servant is an offence regardless of the explanation for possession, and judicial notice can be taken of the classification of such items as government property.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction and sentence of 18 months imprisonment confirmed (sentence already served)