emmanuel malahya vs republic 2018 tzca 434 29 august 2018
The applicant demonstrated good cause for the delay as the initial application for review was filed within time but struck out for incompetence, not for being time-barred. The applicant acted promptly and did not sleep on his rights. The delay was due to procedural advice received while in custody, and not due to negligence or inaction.
- Citation
- emmanuel malahya vs republic 2018 tzca 434 29 august 2018
- Parties
- Applicant: Emmanuel Malahya; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZCA
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 29 August 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Review
- Outcome
- Application granted
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Review of Judgment, Procedural Default
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Emmanuel Malahya
Applicant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Review
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for extension of time to file an application for review
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant demonstrated good cause for the delay as the initial application for review was filed within time but struck out for incompetence, not for being time-barred. The applicant acted promptly and did not sleep on his rights. The delay was due to procedural advice received while in custody, and not due to negligence or inaction.
Court Disposition
Application granted
Orders
- Applicant is given sixty (60) days from the date of delivery of this ruling within which to lodge an application for review
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