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Criminal law mustapha hassani nkussa vs republic 2018 tzhc 2418 24 april 2018

mustapha hassani nkussa vs republic 2018 tzhc 2418 24 april 2018

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The trial court failed to properly convict the appellant as required by section 235(1) of the Criminal Procedure Act, and the successor magistrate did not record reasons for taking over the trial, rendering the proceedings and judgment nullities. The conviction and sentence are quashed and the appellant is set at liberty.

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  • Conviction requirements
  • Sentencing
  • Procedure for change of magistrate
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Criminal law 20161215 TZHC Dar es Salaam1

20161215 TZHC Dar es Salaam1

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TZHC

The High Court nullified criminal proceedings for procedural irregularities in magistrate succession and conviction in absentia, quashing the convictions and ordering a retrial.

  • Disobedience of lawful order
  • Criminal trespass
  • Procedure for change of magistrate
  • Conviction in absentia
  • Nullity of proceedings
  • Criminal-procedure
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