mhoja masunga vs republic 2020 tzhc 1041 29 may 2020

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay in filing the appeal due to late receipt of judgment and transfer to another prison, justifying extension of time.

Citation: mhoja masunga vs republic 2020 tzhc 1041 29 may 2020
Parties: Applicant: Mhoja Masunga; Respondent: Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 29 May 2020
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Statutory Rape Conviction
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Statutory Rape Conviction

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Parties

Mhoja Masunga

Applicant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to file notice and petition of appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant demonstrated sufficient cause for delay in filing the appeal due to late receipt of judgment and transfer to another prison, justifying extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

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