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R. v. Naran Singh, Crim. Rev. 10-Z-65, 21/12/65, Saidi Ag. C. J.
The accused was convicted of an offence against By-Law 37(1) of the Zanzibar Municipal Council (Street and Open Space) By-Laws 1963. No plea was taken, and there was no indication on the record of the defence which the accused had made.
Held (1) The accused’s plea must always be taken and noted on the record, in criminal proceedings. (Citing akbaralli Wali Damji v. Reg., 2 T.L.R. (R) 137.)
(2) Even in summary trials “the names of the witnesses called by both sides of the case and brief notes of the defence of the accused must be shown in the file.” Re-trial ordered, conviction quashed.
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