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Partial non-compliance with section 210(1)(a) of the Criminal Procedure Act, specifically the omission to sign after recording the testimonies of certain witnesses, rendered the trial proceedings incurably defective and a nullity, necessitating the quashing of conviction and sentence.
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The High Court allowed a corruption appeal, holding that major contradictions in the prosecution evidence meant the charges were not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Court of Appeal upheld the conviction for corruption transactions, holding that the complainant witnesses were not accomplices and their oral evidence was sufficient.
The High Court upheld a corruption conviction against a TRA employee, found the appellant properly identified, and enhanced the sentence for receiving TZS 10 million.
The High Court partly allowed a criminal appeal but upheld the acquittal. It held the caution statement issue was misread, yet the prosecution failed to prove corrupt transaction.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, quashed a corruption conviction, and set aside a fine after finding the prosecution had not proved bribery beyond reasonable doubt.
The High Court allowed a corruption appeal, quashed the conviction, and ordered refund of the fine after finding the prosecution evidence unreliable.
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against conviction for corrupt transaction and receiving a bribe, finding the evidence sufficient even without the confession.
The High Court upheld an election petition in part, finding proved bribery and corrupt practices in Mwibara Constituency and declaring the election void.
The conviction was unsafe as the main prosecution witness was a criminal suspect with possible malice, and the supporting evidence was insufficient and doubtful.
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