mussa shabani ngowengo vs republic 2007 tzhc 174 17 july 2007

The applicant provided good and sound reasons for the delay, which were beyond his control as a prisoner, making the application tenable in law.

Citation: mussa shabani ngowengo vs republic 2007 tzhc 174 17 july 2007
Parties: Applicant: Mussa Shabani Ngowengo; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 17 July 2007
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

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Mussa Shabani Ngowengo

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

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

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

The applicant provided good and sound reasons for the delay, which were beyond his control as a prisoner, making the application tenable in law.

Application granted

Applicant to file notice of intention to appeal within ten (10) days from the date of ruling
Applicant to lodge petition of appeal within fifteen (15) days from the date of ruling