joel silomba vs republic 2013 tzca 332 14 june 2013

The applicant failed to account for an inordinate delay of seven years and did not demonstrate an arguable case under Rule 66(1); thus, no good cause was shown for extension of time.

Citation: joel silomba vs republic 2013 tzca 332 14 june 2013
Parties: Applicant: Joel Silom Ba; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZCA
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 14 June 2013
Procedural Posture: Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Apply for Review
Outcome: Application dismissed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Review of Appellate Decisions, Armed Robbery Conviction
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Appellate Procedure Extension of Time Review of Appellate Decisions Armed Robbery Conviction

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Parties

Joel Silom Ba

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Apply for Review

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for extension of time to apply for review
2 Whether the delay was reasonable and accounted for
3 Whether the applicant has an arguable case under Rule 66(1) of the Tanzania Court of Appeal Rules, 2009

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to account for an inordinate delay of seven years and did not demonstrate an arguable case under Rule 66(1); thus, no good cause was shown for extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

Application for extension of time to apply for review is dismissed.