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The second, third, and fourth respondents were not afforded the right to be heard at trial, violating the principle of natural justice and rendering the trial court's proceedings and judgment a nullity; the first appellate court was correct in quashing the proceedings and judgment.
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The delay was caused by a registry error, not the applicant's fault, and sufficient cause was established for extension of time.
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The prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant, as supervisor, stole the specified amounts from the businesses, corroborated by his own admissions and documentary evidence. The variance between the charge and evidence was immaterial and did not prejudice the appellant. The forfeiture order was lawfully made as the properties were proceeds of crime.
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The High Court of Tanzania granted a prisoner leave to appeal out of time, holding that delays caused by prison transfer and prison procedures amounted to good cause.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal after finding fatal procedural defects in the trial, including failure to properly swear or affirm the interpreter and accused.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal after finding the appellant was denied legal representation, quashing the conviction and ordering retrial.
The High Court quashed a conviction for unlawful possession of government trophy after finding defective DPP consent, and declined to order a retrial.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal after finding a material mismatch between the charge and the evidence on the date of the alleged offence.
The High Court granted an application to extend time for filing a criminal appeal, accepting that the applicant’s prison transfer prevented a timely notice of appeal.
Given the credible evidence of threats and intimidation against prosecution witnesses, their close relationship to the respondents, and the existence of a criminal syndicate, the court finds it necessary and lawful to grant protection measures under section 188 of the Criminal Procedure Act to ensure the safety of witnesses and the integrity of the trial.
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