juma shabani vs republic 2008 tzhc 151 12 september 2008

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

  1. 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