20040610 TZCA Dar es Salaam2

20040610 TZCA Dar es Salaam2

The High Court erred in extending the time for the DPP to file an appeal on its own motion without an application or reasons for delay being advanced. 'Good cause' under section 379(b)(ii) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1985, requires the intending appellant to present reasons for delay, and the court should not invent or assume such reasons in the absence of an application.

Citation
20040610 TZCA Dar es Salaam2
Parties
Appellant: Aidan Chale; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZCA
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
10 June 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Ruling
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Good Cause, Limitation Period, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Appellate Procedure Extension of Time Good Cause Limitation Period Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Aidan Chale

Appellant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From High Court Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court erred in extending time to file an appeal suo motu under section 379(b)(ii) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1985
  2. 2 Whether the grounds of appeal can constitute 'good cause' for extension of time absent an application

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court erred in extending the time for the DPP to file an appeal on its own motion without an application or reasons for delay being advanced. 'Good cause' under section 379(b)(ii) of the Criminal Procedure Act, 1985, requires the intending appellant to present reasons for delay, and the court should not invent or assume such reasons in the absence of an application.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • The High Court's decision to admit the DPP's appeal out of time is set aside.