Masonga vs Republic

Masonga vs Republic

Applicant's cross-prison transfers and uncertainty regarding supply of judgment copies constitute good cause for delay; application is meritorious and extension of time is granted.

Citation
Masonga vs Republic
Parties
Applicant: Masonga Daud @ Bull! Ba; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TANZLII
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Unlawful Possession of Narcotic Drugs
Source Language
English

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Parties

Masonga Daud @ Bull! Ba

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has established good cause for extension of time to file notice and petition of appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant's cross-prison transfers and uncertainty regarding supply of judgment copies constitute good cause for delay; application is meritorious and extension of time is granted.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Applicant given 10 days from date of ruling to file notice of intention to appeal before trial court
  • Applicant given 45 days from 17th April, 2025 to file petition of appeal before High Court