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R. v. Wabil Abushir Mnubi, Crim. Rev. 3-Z-65, 23/2/65, ---------- Ag. C. J.



R. v. Wabil Abushir Mnubi, Crim. Rev. 3-Z-65, 23/2/65, ---------- Ag. C. J.

The accused was allegedly convicted of forgery in Pemba. He petitioned to appeal out of time, and subsequently the High Court called for the records from the Regional Commissioner of Pemba. The Regional Commissioner replied that the case had indeed been adjudicated, but that no record of the proceedings had been kept.

Held: “This is a practice which is both improper and unlawful and must be stopped forthwith.” Trial declared a nullity, without prejudice to re-trial of the accused.

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