Uganda Case Law

Rex v Meghji and Another

Rex v Meghji and Another (Criminal Appeals Nos. 5 and 6 of 1945 (Consolidated)) [1945] EACA 55 (1 January 1945)

Court

East African Court of Appeal

Case number

Criminal Appeals Nos. 5 and 6 of 1945 (Consolidated)

Judge

Bartley J, Sheridan CJ

The court held that proof of an existing judicial proceeding was essential to a conviction for attempting to influence a witness under Penal Code section 116(1)(f).

• Attempt To Influence Witness
• Judicial Proceedings Requirement
• Penal Code Section 116
• Proof Of Essential Elements
• Criminal-law
• Witness-intimidation