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Mohamed Seif versus the Republic

Country/Territory
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Type of court
National - higher court
Date
Nov 2, 2015
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
High Court of Tanzania
Seat of court
Sumbawanga
Judge
Sambo
Reference number
No. 39 of 2015
Language
English
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems, Legal questions
Abstract

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.