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The prosecution failed to prove the case beyond reasonable doubt as required by law; the evidence was based on suspicion and lacked corroboration, and material doubts existed which must be resolved in favour of the appellant.
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The High Court allowed a criminal appeal for cattle stealing, holding the prosecution had not proved the case beyond reasonable doubt and had not properly applied recent possession.
The High Court quashed convictions for unlawful possession of stolen property and cattle theft, finding the offences were not proved beyond reasonable doubt.
The prosecution case was proved by the appellant himself through testimony and admission; evidence was sufficient and the burden of proof was not improperly shifted.
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