machungwa teja vs republic 2020 tzhc 1040 29 may 2020

Applicant demonstrated good cause for delay due to late supply of judgment and transfer to another prison; no objection from respondent; application for extension of time granted.

Citation: machungwa teja vs republic 2020 tzhc 1040 29 may 2020
Parties: Applicant: Machungwa Jeta; Respondent: Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 29 May 2020
Procedural Posture: Misc. Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Unnatural Offence
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Unnatural Offence

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Parties

Machungwa Jeta

Applicant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Misc. Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for delay in filing appeal
2 Whether extension of time to file notice and petition of appeal should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant demonstrated good cause for delay due to late supply of judgment and transfer to another prison; no objection from respondent; application for extension of time granted.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Applicant to file notice of appeal within ten (10) days from date of order
Applicant to file petition of appeal within thirty (30) days from date of order