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Criminal law rashid mohamed sellungwi vs republic 2023 tzca 179 4 april 2023

rashid mohamed sellungwi vs republic 2023 tzca 179 4 april 2023

The Court of Appeal set aside criminal convictions after finding the appellant was denied a fair trial when evidence was taken in his absence.

  • Fair trial
  • Right to be present
  • Evidence in absence of accused
  • Recall of witnesses
  • Supply of witness statements
  • Conditional discharge
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Criminal law joseph raphael maruma vs republic 2016 tzca 624 21 july 2016

joseph raphael maruma vs republic 2016 tzca 624 21 july 2016

The Court of Appeal nullified a robbery conviction after holding that key prosecution evidence was taken before the appellant was joined to the case, denying a fair trial.

  • Armed robbery
  • Fair trial
  • Due process
  • Right to be present
  • Nullification of proceedings
  • Armed-robbery
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Criminal law 20150930 TZHC Dar es Salaam

20150930 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The appellant did not participate in a substantial part of the trial, and his defence was not considered, violating his right to a fair trial. This vitiated the proceedings, requiring nullification of the trial, quashing of the conviction, and setting aside of the sentence.

  • Fair trial
  • Right to be present
  • Armed robbery
  • Conviction
  • Sentencing
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