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High Court of Tanzania

This is the second level in the Judiciary justice delivery hierarchy. It has both appellate and original powers on civil and criminal matters. It also hears appeals from the Courts of Resident Magistrate, the District Courts, and the District Land and Housing Tribunals in exercise of their original, appellate and/or revisional jurisdiction. The High Court is divided into Zones and specialized Divisions.

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February 1978
Saidi Maridadi vs Republic (High Court Criminal Appeal No. 297 of 1977) [1978] TZHC 418 (16 February 1978) Appellant’s theft conviction upheld on identification and admission evidence; statutory minimum sentence affirmed. Criminal law – Theft – Identification and recovery of stolen property – Witness identification and pursuit corroboration – Admission to community leader and statements to police – Credibility of unsworn defence – Sentence under Minimum Sentences Act 1972.	16 February 1978

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February 1978

Saidi Maridadi vs Republic (High Court Criminal Appeal No. 297 of 1977) [1978] TZHC 418 (16 February 1978)

Appellant’s theft conviction upheld on identification and admission evidence; statutory minimum sentence affirmed.

Criminal law – Theft – Identification and recovery of stolen property – Witness identification and pursuit corroboration – Admission to community leader and statements to police – Credibility of unsworn defence – Sentence under Minimum Sentences Act 1972.

16 February 1978