KONKOMBA v. THE STATE [1964] GLR 616-622

Criminal law and procedure—Murder—Alternative verdict—Proper direction to give with respect to possible defences where such defences not relied upon by the accused.

Criminal law and procedure—Jury trial—Misdirection—Trial judge neglecting to direct jury with respect to possible defences not relied upon by the defence—Whether misdirection— Whether—miscarriage of justice has been occasioned—Substituted verdict—Courts Act, 1960 (CA. 9), ss. 15 (1), proviso and 16 (2).

