hamad so abdul said vs the republic 2023 tzhc 19940 9 august 2023

hamad so abdul said vs the republic 2023 tzhc 19940 9 august 2023

The applicant, being a prisoner, was delayed due to circumstances beyond his control, specifically late receipt of necessary documents and reliance on prison authorities. He acted diligently once able, and the respondent did not oppose the application. Therefore, extension of time is justified.

Citation
hamad so abdul said vs the republic 2023 tzhc 19940 9 august 2023
Parties
Applicant: Hamad s/o Abdul @ Said; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
9 August 2023
Procedural Posture
Misc. Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Out of Time, Prisoners' Rights
Source Language
English

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Parties

Hamad s/o Abdul @ Said

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Misc. Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

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

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant, being a prisoner, was delayed due to circumstances beyond his control, specifically late receipt of necessary documents and reliance on prison authorities. He acted diligently once able, and the respondent did not oppose the application. Therefore, extension of time is justified.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of time granted to lodge petition of appeal out of time
  • Notice of appeal remains valid