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The convictions were quashed because there was no credible evidence linking the appellants to the theft, and the prosecution's case was undermined by lack of direct evidence and possible improper motive.
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The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal against convictions for storebreaking and stealing, upholding six-year sentences after finding the appellants were caught in the act.
The High Court dismissed a criminal appeal, upholding convictions for storebreaking and stealing after evidence linked the appellant to the stolen lime.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal after finding no credible evidence linking the appellant to storebreaking and stealing beyond carrying the sheets as hired labor.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal after finding the appellant was not properly identified and the conviction for storebreaking and stealing was unsafe.
The High Court upheld a conviction for storebreaking and stealing, finding the identification evidence reliable and sufficient despite the appellant’s absconding.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, holding that the prosecution had not established a prima facie case and the magistrate should not have called the appellant to defend.
The High Court upheld a storebreaking conviction, finding the appellant was linked to recently stolen grain and gave no credible explanation. The statutory minimum sentence was affirmed.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, finding the evidence insufficient to link the appellants to storebreaking and theft and setting aside their convictions.
The High Court allowed a criminal appeal, quashed convictions for storebreaking and stealing, and held the evidence and alleged confession insufficient.
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