19811013 TZHC Mbeya

19811013 TZHC Mbeya

For reasons similar to those in Samwel Kubeja v Republic, the applicant's continued detention at the Resettlement Centre is unlawful and he must be released forthwith.

Citation
19811013 TZHC Mbeya
Parties
Applicant: Idd Ally Jorry; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
13 October 1981
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus
Outcome
Application allowed
Legal Topics
Habeas Corpus, Unlawful Detention, Deportation
Source Language
English

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Parties

Idd Ally Jorry

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Application for Writ of Habeas Corpus

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's detention at Songwe Habitual Offenders Resettlement Centre is lawful
  2. 2 Whether the applicant is entitled to a writ of habeas corpus

Ratio Decidendi

For reasons similar to those in Samwel Kubeja v Republic, the applicant's continued detention at the Resettlement Centre is unlawful and he must be released forthwith.

Court Disposition

Application allowed

Orders

  • Applicant to be set at liberty forthwith