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2 judgments
July 1990
People v Ndumba [1990] ZMHC 3 (11 July 1990)
Court amended a defective statutory citation and reduced an excessive sentence for dagga possession of a first offender.
  • Dangerous Drugs Act — possession — incorrect statutory citation (Reg. 6 v. Reg. 5) amendable where particulars clear; sentencing: fine or imprisonment or both — first offender ordinarily fined with imprisonment in default; review under s.337/338 CPC
11 July 1990
People v Mumeno (HPR 79 of 1990) [1990] ZMHC 2 (9 July 1990)
A court cannot impose corporal punishment where the statute prescribes a fine only; such a sentence is invalid.
  • Criminal law — Sentencing — Offence punishable by fine only — Trial court lacked power to order corporal punishment — Penal Code s.27(2); Roads and Road Traffic Act s.110(1)
9 July 1990