Gurtu Sirro v Republic
The applicant established good cause for delay in appealing due to his transfer between prison camps, supported by affidavits and official records, warranting extension of time to appeal.
- Citation
- Gurtu Sirro v Republic
- Parties
- Applicant: Gurtu Sirro; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TANZLII
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 24 September 2024
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
- Outcome
- Application granted
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Good Cause for Delay
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Gurtu Sirro
Applicant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for extension of time to appeal out of time
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant established good cause for delay in appealing due to his transfer between prison camps, supported by affidavits and official records, warranting extension of time to appeal.
Court Disposition
Application granted
Orders
- Extension of time granted to Gurtu Sirro to lodge his petition of appeal within forty-five days from the date of the ruling
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