Japhet Mbilinyi & Others vs Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 499 of 2021) [2023] TZCA 138 (23 March 2023)

In the case "Japhet Mbilinyi & Others vs Republic (Criminal Appeal No 499 of 2021)", the appellants were charged with receiving stolen goods. The trial court found them guilty, and the High Court upheld this verdict but altered the sentences. The Court of Appeal, however, found procedural errors: specifically, the High Court entertained a joint appeal which included parties who hadn't given notice of appeal as required by law. Further, the notice of appeal was filed late. This procedural misstep led to the nullification of the High Court's proceedings.