Data source
Date of text
02 Nov 2015
Country
Seat of court
Sumbawanga
Original language
English
Type of text
National - higher court
Reference number
No. 39 of 2015
Court name
High Court of Tanzania
Justice(s)
Sambo
Sources
InforMEA
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This is an appeal case originating from Mpanda district Court where the appellant stood charged with the offences of unlawful possession of government trophies and unlawful possession of firarms.
The case before the trial court (district court) proceeded without adhering to the requirement of the law by filing a certificate of consent by the DPP to give powers to the court to hear and determine the case. Where in the absence of such certificate of consent the court entertained the case without jurisdiction.
The High Court quashed the decision, set aside the sentence and ordered to release the appellant from jail.