diblo yusuph lilembo vs the republic 2024 tzhc 97 26 january 2024

The applicant's reason for delay—late receipt of proceedings and judgment—was not legally sufficient as such time is automatically excluded, but considering the applicant's status as a prisoner and to avoid multiplicity of applications, extension of time was granted in the interest of justice.

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Citation: diblo yusuph lilembo vs the republic 2024 tzhc 97 26 january 2024
Parties: Applicant: Diblo Yusuph Lilembo; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 26 January 2024
Procedural Posture: Misc. Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Appeal
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Limitation Period
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Limitation Period

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Parties

Diblo Yusuph Lilembo

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient reason for extension of time to file an appeal out of time

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Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Extension of time to file appeal against Criminal Case No. 103/2023 of the District Court of Masasi at Masasi is granted.
Appeal to be filed within 30 days from 26/01/2024.

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