Sandanam Anthony Joseph vs The Hon. Attorney General – CA/HCC/0039/2023-2025

In the case between Sandanam Anthony Joseph (Accused-Appellant) and the Attorney General (Complainant-Respondent), the court addressed the issues of whether the prosecution had discharged the burden of proving possession and trafficking of heroin beyond a reasonable doubt, the reliability of prosecution evidence regarding the timeline of police activity, and the evaluation of defence evidence versus prosecution claims. The court held that the conviction was not supported by reliable evidence due to discrepancies in records and improper handling of evidence, resulting in the acquittal of the Appellant. Emphasis was placed on the principle that the burden lies on the prosecution to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt and that any doubts or improper handling of evidence must be resolved i