Mande

Mande

The applicant accounted for the delay, which was caused by his transfer to another prison and difficulties in accessing the court, and acted diligently without negligence. The delay was not inordinate and good cause was demonstrated.

Citation
Mande
Parties
Applicant: Mande Kiduma; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
13 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Misc. Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Unnatural Offence, Prisoner Rights
Source Language
English

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Parties

Mande Kiduma

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

  1. 1 Whether the applicant demonstrated good cause for extension of time to file notice of appeal and appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant accounted for the delay, which was caused by his transfer to another prison and difficulties in accessing the court, and acted diligently without negligence. The delay was not inordinate and good cause was demonstrated.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Applicant granted 14 days from the date of ruling to lodge an appeal before the court.