director of public prosecutions vs david so saire manoti 3 others 2024 tzhc 407 22 february 2024
Section 222 of the Criminal Procedure Code requires dismissal of the charge and discharge of the accused for prosecution non-appearance, not acquittal. The trial Magistrate erred by acquitting instead of discharging the accused.
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- Dismissal for non-appearance
- Acquittal vs discharge
- Section 222 criminal procedure code
- Remedies for prosecution non-appearance