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Criminal Law [1941] EACA 39

Rex v Mahomedi

Rex v Mahomedi (Criminal AppealNo. 15 of 1941) [1941] EACA 39 (1 January 1941)

Court
East African Court of Appeal
Case number
Criminal AppealNo. 15 of 1941
Judge
Sheridan, (C.J. Kenya), Webb CJ, Whitley CJ

The Court of Appeal for Eastern Africa reduced a manslaughter sentence from ten to five years, holding that the original term was unduly severe in light of the provocation and circumstances.

  • Manslaughter
  • Sentencing
  • Use Of Dangerous Weapon
  • Provocation
  • Retaliation
  • Mitigation Of Sentence
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