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Zacharia Abdisent versus the Republic

Country/Territory
Tanzania, Un. Rep. of
Type of court
National - higher court
Date
Jun 10, 2015
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
High Court of Tanzania
Seat of court
Sumbawanga
Judge
Sambo
Reference number
No. 17 of 2015
Language
English
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Abstract

The case originated from Mpanda District Court where the appellant was charged with the offence of unlawful possession of government trophies.

He was charged under ordinarily criminal case.

The High Court quashed the decision, set aside the sentence and ordered to release the appellant from jail.