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Material contradictions in prosecution evidence regarding seized items, lack of independent witness, and failure to comply with search and seizure requirements created reasonable doubt; conviction cannot stand.
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The High Court allowed a criminal appeal for stealing by agent, holding the charge was defective because it omitted section 258(1) and (2) of the Penal Code.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, quashing the conviction and sentence after finding trial irregularity under the Criminal Procedure Act and insufficient proof beyond reasonable doubt.
The evidence established a business relationship, not a criminal act of stealing by agent; the charge was at variance with the evidence, and the trial court failed to consider the defence. The prosecution did not prove the offence beyond reasonable doubt.
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