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R. v. Bachu bin Abdulrahmani Indian, Crim. Rev. 33-Z-66, 24/11/66, Kimicha Ag. C. J.



R. v. Bachu bin Abdulrahmani Indian, Crim. Rev. 33-Z-66, 24/11/66, Kimicha Ag. C. J.

The accused was convicted of unlawfully possessing goods smuggled into Zanzibar, c/s 201(c) of the Customs Management Decree, Cap. 145. He was fined Shs. 500/- or 2 years’ imprisonment in default.

Held: The maximum term of imprisonment to which as accused can be sentenced in default of payment of any fine, no matter how large is 6 months. (Criminal Procedure Decree, Cap. 14, s. 309(1). A sentence of 6 months’ imprisonment substituted, no alteration being made of the alternative fine.

 

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