christopher lalika vs repblic 2022 tzhc 12819 12 september 2022

christopher lalika vs repblic 2022 tzhc 12819 12 september 2022

The applicant acted diligently by promptly seeking legal representation and filing the application after his initial appeal was struck out. Good cause was shown for extension of time, and the respondent did not oppose the application.

Citation
christopher lalika vs repblic 2022 tzhc 12819 12 september 2022
Parties
Applicant: Christopher Lalika; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 September 2022
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Right of Appeal, Procedural Compliance
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Extension of Time Right of Appeal Procedural Compliance

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Parties

Christopher Lalika

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for extension of time to file notice of appeal and appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant acted diligently by promptly seeking legal representation and filing the application after his initial appeal was struck out. Good cause was shown for extension of time, and the respondent did not oppose the application.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Applicant granted ten (10) days to lodge Notice of Appeal
  • Applicant granted twenty eight (28) days to file a competent appeal