juma shabani vs republic 2008 tzhc 151 12 september 2008
The applicant demonstrated that the delay was due to his status as a prisoner and his dependence on prison authorities, who failed to provide timely assistance; thus, sufficient cause was established for granting extension of time.
- Citation
- juma shabani vs republic 2008 tzhc 151 12 september 2008
- Parties
- Applicant: Juma Shabani; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 12 September 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal
- Outcome
- Application allowed
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Notice of Appeal, Prisoner Rights
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Juma Shabani
Applicant
The Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether sufficient reasons exist to grant extension of time to file notice of appeal after 14 years delay
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant demonstrated that the delay was due to his status as a prisoner and his dependence on prison authorities, who failed to provide timely assistance; thus, sufficient cause was established for granting extension of time.
Court Disposition
Application allowed
Orders
- Applicant to file notice of appeal on or before 26 September, 2008
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