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The following are the most used cases used as a reference in criminal law.

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY
VOLUNTARINESS
  • Bratty V. AG For N. Ireland [1963] AC 286
  • Hill V. Baxter [1958] 1 All RR 193
  • R. V. Charlson [1955] 1W.L.R. 317
  • Queen V. Instan (1893) 1 QB 450


INTENTION
  • Anthony Mhikwa V. R [1968] HCD No. 460
  • Brazila V. R [1968] HCD No. 309
  • Golden V. R [1972] No. 36
  • D. M. Patel V. R [1969] HCD No. 60
  • Agnes Doris Liundi V. R. [1980] T.L.R. 46


NEGLIGENCE
  • R. V. Chepe Kalangali (1973) LRT No. 77


MENS REA
  • Sheraz V. De Raitzen [1895] 1 QB 918
  • Lim Chin Aik V. R. [1963] A.C. 160


MOTIVE
  • Salau Dean V. R [1966] EA 272
  • R. V. Windle [195]) 2 KB 526
  • Queen V. Senior [1899] 1 Q.B. 283


VICARIOUS LIABILITY
  • The Manager, Buthan Saw Mills V. R (1968) HCD No. 395
  • Hamad Abdallah V. R [1964] E.A 270


STRICTLY LIABILITY
  • Joseph Harkworth V. R (1970) HCD No. 271


CORPORATE LIABILITY
  • Smithfield Butchery LTD V. R. (1946) 2 K.R.L. 81
  • Noore  V. I. Brester LTD (1944) 2 KB 15


GENERAL RULES OF   CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY
IGNORANCE OF LAW
  • Maulid V. R [1971] HC D No. 346
  • R V. Bailey 1800 R & R 1
  • Musa & others V. R. [1970] E.A. 42


BONA FIDE CLAIM OF RIGHT
  • Yusuph Hussein V. R. [1969] H.C.D. No. 36
  • Mohamed Hassan V. R [1969] HCD No. 71
  • Lenderito Laidosoli V. R [1972] HCD NO. 169
  • Salim Ibrahim V. R [1971] HCD No. 481
  • Oyat V. R. [1967] E.A. 827
  • Salim Mbegu V. R. [1981] T.L.R. 38


MISTAKE OF FACT
  •  R. V. Selesman Hassan [1969] H.C.D. No. 250
  • R. V. Sultan Maginga [1969] HCD No. 33
  • R. V. Kajuna (1945) 12 E.A.C.A. 104
  • Mchelengwa Njungi Mayala V. R. [1968] H.C.D. No. 370


INSANITY
  • R. V. M’naghten (1843) 10 Col. And F. 200 (T.A.C.)
  • R. V. Thomson Msumali [1969] H.C.D. No. 26
  • Hilda Abel V. R [1993] TLR 246
  • R. V. S. Nyinge Siwatu [1959] E.AC.A 974.
  • R. V. S. Saidi Mwamwindi [1972] HCD No. 212
  • R. V. S. Wingle [1952] 2 Q.B. 826
  • R. V. S. Kemp [1957] 1 Q.B. 299
  • Muswi Musule V. R. [1956] 23 E.A.C.A.  622R. V. Magata  Kachahakana [1957]E.A. 330
  • R. V. Kibiegon Arap Bargutwa [1939] 6 E.A.C.A. 142
  • Agens . Doris Liundi V. R.  [1980] T.L.R. 479


INTOXICATION
  • D.P.P. Beard [1920] A.C. 479
  • R. V. Rotief [1941] E.A.C.A. 137
  • Kinuthia Kamau V. R. [1950] 17 E.A.C.A. 137
  • R. V. Nyode Wopera [1948] 15 E.A.C.A. 145
  • R. V. Michael Chibinga’at [1983] T.L.R. 441
  • R. V. Stanslaus Saron Meresi [1969] HCD No. 32
  • Mahokoya Buzora V. R. 1976 L.R.T. No. 16


IMMATURITY
  • R. V. F.C. 2 N.R.L.R. 185
  • R. V. Ally Mohamed [1968] H.C.D. No. 146
  • R. V. Thomas Mfaume [1967] H.C.D. No. 18
  • R. V. Ngado Mwakalinga [1967] H.C.D. No. 300


JUDICIAL PRIVILEGE
  • Mzee Seleman V. R. [1968] H.C.D. No. 364
  • Oddo Fungameza Moots [1969] H.C.D. No.  252
  • Said Bakari Kionywaki V. R. [1967] H.C.D. No. 443


COMPULSION
  • Josiah V.  R [1972] EA 157


DEFENCE OF PERSON
  • Seleman Ussi V. R [1963] E.A. 443
  • R. V. Nyakabo (1970) H.C.D. No. 344
  • Daudi Sabaya V. R. [1995] T.L.R. 148
  • Salum Abdallah Kihonyile V. R [1995] T.L.R. 349Clayway V. R. [1992] T.L.R. 72
  • Moses Mungasian Laiza @ Chichi V. R. [1994] T.L.R. 222
  • Ilapala Ibrahim V. R. 20 E.A.C.A. 300
  • Amina V. R. (1972) H.C.D. No. 117
  • John Nyamhanga Bisare V. R [1980] T.L.R. 6
  • Said Abdallah [1967] HCD No. 266
  • Uganda V. Muherwa [1972] H.C.D. E.A. 466
  • Marwa Robi V. R [1959] E.A. 660
  • Mohamed Ally V. R. [1969] H.C.D. No. 54
  • R V. Mohamed Ndewa & Others [1970] H.C.D. No. 211


NECESSITY
  • R. V. Dudley & Stephens (1884) 14 Q.B.D. 273
  • R. V. Abasi Mohamed (1969) H.C.D. No. 14 Q.B.D. 273
  • R. V. Bourne (1938) All E.R. 615
  • US V. Holmes 1842 Fed. Case. 360


PARTIES TO OFFENCES
  • Damiano Petro & Jackson Abraham V. R [1980] T.L.R. 260
  • Deorge Walter & Two Others V. R. [1980] T.L.R. 313


COMMON INTENTION
  • Mathias Mhenyi & Others V. R [1980] T.L.R. 290
  • Msengi Mkumbo V. R. [1955] E.A.C.A. 500
  • Shene Kimboka (1968) H.A.C. No. 52
  • Jackson Mwakatoka & Two Others V. R. [1990] T.L.R. 17
  • Jumanne Salum Pazi V. R. [1981] T.L.R. 246
  • Tabulayenka Kirya V. R. [1943] 10 E.A.C.A. 51
  • Mughuria Bwana & Others V. R. [1943] 10 E.A.C.A. 105


COUNSELING
  • R. V. Biguli s/o Lwemara [1947] E.A.C.A. 115
  • Choitram V. R. [1952] 26 K.L.R. 93
  • Accessory After the Fact
  • Andrea Nicodemo V. R. (1969) H.C.D. No. 25


ATTEMPTS AND CONSPIRACIES
  • R.V.Robison [1915] 2 K.B. 342
  • Ambokile Mwamalongo V. R. (1967) H.C.D. No. 275
  • Christopher Ngambilo V. (1967) H.C.D. No. 388
  • R. V. Rukundo Kamaro (1968) H.C.D. No. 48
  • Mulira V. R. E.AC.A. 223
  • Omari V. R. [1971] H.C.D. No. 362
  • R. V. Andrew Avarity 1973 L.R.T. No. 92
  • Haruna Ibrahim (1967) H.C.D. No. 76
  • Edward Michael V. R. [1948] 1 T.L.R 308
  • Said V. R. [1963] E.A. 454
  • R. V. Rino & Others [1892] Cox 17 C.C. 491
  • R. V. Mley Kinyamali (1967) H.C.D. No. 342
  • R. V. Lubumbe 5 N.R.L.R. 210
  • Gamaiyo Maku V. R. (1968) H.C.D. No. 228
  • R. V. Karia 16 E.A.C.A. 116
  • Ogodia & Erima V. Uganda [1967] E.A. 137
  • Abdallah Amidu Kumbuka V. R. [1980] T.L.R. 289
  • Francis Mwenda V. R. [1980] 86
  • Saleha Seleman V. R. (1972) H.C.D. No. 23
  • Wanjiro Wamoire V. R. [1955] E.A.C.A. 521
  • R. V. Otieno Okech [1947] 14 E.A.C.A. 68
  • Mkabane Maheto Masakura V. R. [1959] 598
  • Njoroge V. R. [1969] E.A. 17


OFFENCES AGAINST THE MORALITY
  • Kabulungu Juma V. R. [1991] T.L.R. 154
  • R. V. Chapman [1959] 1 Q.B. 100
  • R. V. O’brien [1974] 3All E.R 663
  • Fundi Omari Madege [1970] H.C.D. No. 304
  • Mtundu Chile & Other V. R. [1970] H.C.D. No. 304
  • R. V. Williams [1923] 1 K.B. 340
  • Njugura Wangurimu V. R. 20 E.A.C.A. 196
  • Abbas Ramadhani V. R. [1969] H.C.D. No. 226
  • Amiri Ahmed V. R. [1968] H.C.D. NO. 329
  • Mwanahamisi Abdallah V. R. [1983] T.L.R. 265
  • Shiku Salehe V. R. [1987] T.L.R 193
  • Thomas Emmanuel V. R. [1996] T.L.R. 373
  • Andrea Mugasa Magoiga V. R. 1979 L.R.T. No. 29
  • Shabani Hamisi V. R. 1973 L.R.T. No. 1
  • R. V. Abdu (1971) H.C.D. No. 223
  • Wilson V. Commonwealth [1942]
  • Ally Athuman V. R. [1991] T.L.R. 59
  • R. V. Amiri Ali [1969] H.C.D. No. 41


OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON
  • Hassan V. R. (1971) H.C.D. No. 274
  • Musa V. R. [1967] E.A. 573
  • R. V. Stephano Alois (1972) H.C.D. No. 199
  • R. V. Njarura Ndugo 11 E.A.C.A. 59
  • Mwita Nyamhanga V. R. [1992] T.L.R. 118
  • Wilson Nyamhanga V. R. [1984] T.L.R. 340
  • Herman Nyigo V. R. [1984] 178
  • Thabo Meli V. R [1954] 1 W.L.R. 228
  • R. V. Ojambo Nambio (1944) 11 E.A.C.A. 97
  • R. V. Mpukuta (1954) 4 N.R.L.R. 377
  • R. V. Katunzi (1946) 13 E.A.C.A. 154
  • R. V. Okute Kalebi 8 E.A.C.A. 78
  • R. V. Pitts (1842) Car & M. 281
  • R. V. Agumagu Eguruto (1945) 2 E.A.C.A. 42
  • R. V. Mubila 1955 (1) S.A. 31
  • R.V. Holland (1842) 2 Mood & R. 351
  • R. V. Mohamed Nite. 1974 L.R.T No. 36
  • Solomon Ulaya V. R. [1972] H.C.D. No. 233
  • R.V. Tirugumrwa Byatimba [1943] 10 E.A.C.A. 44
  • Sentali Lemendwa V. R. [1952] 20 E.A. C.A. 230
  • Manazo Mandundu & Another V. R [1990] T.L.R 92
  • R. V. Amani Zephania Kimweli (1970) H.C.D. No. 50
  • Sigh V. R. [1962]E.A. 13
  • Bedder V. R. [1954] 2 All ER 801
  • Yovan V. Uganda [1970] E.A. 405
  • R. V. Mohamudu Kibwana (1968) H.C.D. No.186
  • Benjamin Mwansi V. R. [1992] T.L.T 85
  • Eria Galikuwa V. R. [1951] 18 E.A.C.A. 175
  • R. V. Kumwaka wa Kulumbi 14 KLR 137
  • John Nduguru Rudowik [1991] TLR 102
  • Gabriel V. R. (1971) H.C.D. No. 299
  • R. V. Ally Saidi Kiubatyo [1990] T.L.R. 137
  • R. V. Juma Legeza (1969) H.C.D. No. 244
  • R.V. Shilinde Mathew [1970] H.C.D. No. 143
  • Chacha Wambura V. R. (1953) 20 E.A.C.A. 339
  • Kalume Wa Tuin (1954) 21 E.A.C.A. 201
  • R. V. Kulambalimbali 1974 L.R.T No. 41
  • R. V. Magata Kachehakana [1957] E.A. 330
  • Lucas Timba V. R. 1975 L.R.T No. 8
  • Fabiano Kinene V. R. 8 E.A.C.A. P6
  • Kajuna Mbake V. R. (1945) 12 E.A.C.A. 104
  • R. V. Ngomboi Bwanyigeta 1973 L.R.T. No. 90
  • Vicent Sowo Mapunda V. R [1992] T.L.R.200
  • Juma Zuberi [1984] T.L.R. 249
  • Damian Ferdinand V. R. (1969) H.C.D. No. 34
  • Lawrence Mkabayi V. R (1969) H.C.D. No. 389
  • R. V. Simon [1972] H.C.D. No. 50
  • R. V. Atupelye Lwindiko (1967) H.C.D. No. 245
  • Mtono Luigo V. R. (1936) 3 E.A.C.A. 28
  • R. V. Mwagambos Gishogi 8 E.A.C.A. 28
  • R. V. Evelyne Mathias (1969) H.C.D. No. 245
  • Sukumaindo Mwanakosi V. R [1958] E.A. 776
  • Shaban Rashidi V. R. [1991] T.L.R. 259
  • R.V. Johari Ismail 1974 L.R.T. No. 23
  • R. V. Ester Ikumboka (1969) H.C.D. No. 447


PROPERTY OFFENCES
  • R. V. Ndesario [1969] E.A. 267
  • Kyewawula V. Uganda [1974] E.A. 293
  • R. V. Daniel Kambegwa (1968) H.C.D. No. 333
  • Seleman Tilwizayo V. R. [1983] T.L.R. 402
  • D.P.P. V. Henry Rwegashamira 1973 L.R.T. No. 15
  • Ally Iddi V. R. (1969) H.C.D. No. 263
  • Yusufu Salim (1969) H.C.D. No. 264
  • George Buyombe V. R. (1968) H.C.D. No. 373
  • Mazengo Ngala V. R. (1969) H.C.D. No. 156
  • Samweli Msirangala V. R. [1981] T.L.R. 319
  • R.V. Burns [1958] E.A. 143
  • Lawrence Maliki V. R 1973 L.R.T. No. 12
  • Lexicon Oduntu V. R. (1970) H.C.D. No. 32
  • Kisese Mbugha V. Zainabu Swalehe [1991] T.L.R 90
  • Christian Mbunda V. R. [1983] T.L.R. 340


AGGRAVATED THEFTS
  • Rajabu Mbaruku V. R. [1962] E.A. 669
  • Yesaya Gweseko V. R. [1970] E.A. 667
  • Donald William Ibrahim V. R. (1972) H.C.D. No. 59
  • Rashidi V. R. [1972] E.A 438
  • Mikidadi Abdallah V. R. (1970) H.C.D.  No. 225


DOCTRINE OF RECENT POSSESSION
  • Michael Mhuto V. R. 1975. L.R.T. No. 18
  • Saidi Mkuyu V. R. (1972) H.C.D. No. 41
  • D.P.P. V. Joachim Komba [1983] T.L.R. 213
  • Seif Ally V. R. 1976. L.R.T. No. 55
  • Naftali s/o Ngalya V. R. 1976 L.R.T. No. 45
  • William Maziku V. R. (1969) H.C.D. No. 174
  • James Malawi V. R (1969) H.C.D. No. 172
  • Ibrahim Ramadhani V. R. (1969) H.C.D. No. 218
  • Manazo Mandundu & Another. V. R [1990] T.L.R. 92


RECEIVING AND RETAINING STOLEN PROPERTY OR UNLAWFULLY OBTAINED
  • Mopuyani Ole Ndotoo V. R. (1970) H.C.D. No. 74
  • Masweda Adiga V. R. [1992] T.L.R. 140
  • Mwagwi Njoroge V. R. [1963] E.A. 624
  • Iddi Waziri V. R. [1961] E.A. 146
  • Saidi Kigozi V. R. [1958] E.A. 1


CONVEYING OR BEING IN POSSESSION OF SUSPECTED STOLEN PROPERTY
  • Njoroge V. R. [1965] E.A. 585
  • R. V. Njuguna 2 K.L.R. 50
  • Bakari V. R. [1963] E.A. 466
  • Kiondo Hamisi V. R. (1963) E.A. 209
  • George Lerai V. R (1921-1952) 1 T.L.R. (R) 366
  • Ally Ramadhani V. R. (1968) H.C.D. No. 430.


ROBBERY
  • Nuru Ayubu V. R. (1968) H.C.D. No. 279
  • Mkwepu V. R. 2 T.L.R. (R) 108
  • Miderege Bemeye (1968) H.C.D. No. 74
  • Gathuri Njuguna V. R. [1965] E.A. 583
  • Sayala Seliani V. R (1968) H.C.D. No. 243
  • Michael Joseph V. R. [1992] T.L.R. 278
  • Jackson Simoni Manitu V. R. [1981] T.L.R. 38


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