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Defective charge sheet and wrong citation of law section did not occasion failure of justice as particulars were clear; evidence supported conviction for possession of forged currency under section 348 of the Penal Code; sentences appropriate and confirmed.
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The defects in the charge sheet were curable as the particulars clearly described the offence of possession of forged bank notes under section 348 of the Penal Code, and no failure of justice occurred. The evidence supported the convictions, and the sentences were appropriate and confirmed.
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The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, holding the prosecution had not proved that the appellant knowingly possessed a forged note under Penal Code section 348.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, holding there was insufficient evidence that the appellant knew a note was forged. The conviction and three-year sentence were quashed.
The High Court in Dodoma acquitted the accused of forgery and unlawful possession of forged currency notes, finding no proof he made the notes and reasonable doubt on possession.
The court acquitted the accused of forgery for lack of proof he made the note, but convicted him on possession, uttering, and obtaining goods by false pretences.
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