azizi mustapha vs republic 2018 tzhc 2447 23 november 2018

The applicant's explanation that the notice was likely misplaced or lost due to transfer between prisons, and that everything was handled by Prison Officers, constitutes good cause for the delay beyond his control.

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Citation: azizi mustapha vs republic 2018 tzhc 2447 23 november 2018
Parties: Applicant: Azizi Mustapha; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 23 November 2018
Procedural Posture: Misc Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal
Outcome: Application allowed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Good Cause for Delay
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Extension of Time Notice of Appeal Good Cause for Delay

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Parties

Azizi Mustapha

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for delay in filing notice of appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

Applicant given 14 days to file the Notice of Appeal

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