Original language

English

Country
United Republic of Tanzania
Date of text
Status
Decided
Type of court
National - higher court
Sources
Court name
High Court of Tanzania
Seat of court
Mtwara
Reference number
No. 04 of 2002
Free tags
Wild species & ecosystems
Legal questions
Justice(s)
Lukelelwa, J.
Abstract

The appellant Ahmad Mshamu was on 13/06/2002 convicted by Newala District Court on a charge of four counts. Among them, two were on unlawful possession of fire arms and other two counts were on unlawful possession of government trophies contrary to the law.

e appealed the decision. The High Court allowed the appeal, quashed the decision and set aside the sentence.