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The High Court quashed a conviction for unlawful possession after the prosecution failed to call a material civilian witness or explain the omission.
The High Court partly allowed a criminal appeal on unlawful possession of government trophy, convicting Mohamud while upholding Ahmed’s acquittal.
The High Court set aside a probation order for unlawful possession of elephant tusks and leopard skins, substituting a fine or jail in default.
The High Court allowed an appeal against a conviction for unlawful possession of government trophy, holding the elephant tusks belonged to the appellant’s uncle and were not government trophy.
The High Court increased the fine for unlawful possession of government trophy, holding the original sentence inadequate, but declined to order forfeiture of the vehicle.
The High Court held that section 49(2) of the Fauna Conservation Ordinance shifted the burden of proving lawful possession of government trophies to the accused.
On appeal from a wildlife conviction, the High Court upheld two counts, quashed two others for lack of proof, and reduced the fines as excessive.
The High Court upheld a confiscation order for a canoe and fishnet after guilty pleas to hunting fish in a game reserve under the Fauna Conservation Ordinance.
The appeal was dismissed after the court held the appellant had clearly pleaded guilty and that no appeal lay against the conviction. Extension of time was also refused.
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