ahmad said rashid vs republic 2023 tzhc 20322 21 august 2023

ahmad said rashid vs republic 2023 tzhc 20322 21 august 2023

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay, as the delay was due to factors beyond his control, specifically late receipt of judgment and proceedings and his status as an inmate. The applicant acted diligently and without negligence, justifying the exercise of the court's discretion to grant an extension...

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ahmad said rashid vs republic 2023 tzhc 20322 21 august 2023
Parties
Applicant: Ahmad Said Rashid; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
21 August 2023
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Appeal
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Good Cause for Delay
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Civil Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Good Cause for Delay

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Parties

Ahmad Said Rashid

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file a petition of appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay, as the delay was due to factors beyond his control, specifically late receipt of judgment and proceedings and his status as an inmate. The applicant acted diligently and without negligence, justifying the exercise of the court's discretion to grant an extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Applicant granted forty-five (45) days from the date of the ruling to lodge Petition of Appeal