isack msula vs republic 2002 tzhc 2020 11 march 2002

isack msula vs republic 2002 tzhc 2020 11 march 2002

The applicant failed to provide sufficient explanation for the two-year delay and did not demonstrate that he gave notice of intention to appeal or applied for a copy of the judgment in a timely manner. The application was found to be without merit and dismissed.

Citation
isack msula vs republic 2002 tzhc 2020 11 march 2002
Parties
Applicant: Isack Msula; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
11 March 2002
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Rape Conviction
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Appellate Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Rape Conviction

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Parties

Isack Msula

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for delay in filing an appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to provide sufficient explanation for the two-year delay and did not demonstrate that he gave notice of intention to appeal or applied for a copy of the judgment in a timely manner. The application was found to be without merit and dismissed.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for extension of time to appeal is dismissed