john ambrose mwanamlilo vs the republic 2023 tzhc 21502 2 october 2023

john ambrose mwanamlilo vs the republic 2023 tzhc 21502 2 october 2023

The applicant's delay was caused by circumstances beyond his control, specifically multiple prison transfers, which constitutes sufficient reason for extension of time.

Citation
john ambrose mwanamlilo vs the republic 2023 tzhc 21502 2 october 2023
Parties
Applicant: John Ambrose @Mwanamlilo; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
2 October 2023
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Prisoner Rights, Delay Due to Prison Transfer
Source Language
English

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Parties

John Ambrose @Mwanamlilo

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

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

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's delay was caused by circumstances beyond his control, specifically multiple prison transfers, which constitutes sufficient reason for extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Applicant given ten (10) days from date of ruling to file notice of appeal
  • Petition of appeal to be lodged within thirty (30) days from date of ruling