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R. v. Mipaa @ Masanja s/o Mananjimia, Crim. Rev. 158-A-67, 21/2/68, Seaton J.



R. v. Mipaa @ Masanja s/o Mananjimia, Crim. Rev. 158-A-67, 21/2/68, Seaton J.

Accused was convicted of assault causing grievous harm [P. C. s. 225] on evidence that he hit complainant with his fist causing her to lose one tooth.

            Held: The loss of one tooth in the circumstances of this case did not cause such permanent or serious injury or disfigurement as to amount grievous harm. [Citing Reg. V. Ali s/o Fakili, 2 T. L. R. (1954) 44; Russell on Crime, 10th edn. (1950) p. 690]. Conviction for assault causing actual bodily harm. (P. C. s. 241) substituted. 

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