joyce george mapunda vs the republic 2023 tzhc 19913 9 august 2023

Applicant established good cause for delay due to proven sickness (epilepsy), supported by medical certification, warranting extension of time under section 361(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Citation: joyce george mapunda vs the republic 2023 tzhc 19913 9 august 2023
Parties: Applicant: Joyce George Mapunda; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 9 August 2023
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Good Cause for Delay
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Procedural Law Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Good Cause for Delay

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Parties

Joyce George Mapunda

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause warranting extension of time to file notice of intention to appeal and petition of appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant established good cause for delay due to proven sickness (epilepsy), supported by medical certification, warranting extension of time under section 361(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Extension of time granted for applicant to give notice of intention to appeal within ten days and file petition of appeal within forty five days from date of ruling.