20181128 TZHC Dodoma

Applicant was not negligent; delay was due to lack of proper advice and circumstances as a prisoner. Extension of time is justified.

Citation: 20181128 TZHC Dodoma
Parties: Applicant: Mwandu John; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 28 November 2018
Procedural Posture: Misc. Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Right to Appeal, Prisoner Appeals
Source Language: English

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Mwandu John

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

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

1 Whether the applicant should be granted extension of time to file notice and petition of appeal

Applicant was not negligent; delay was due to lack of proper advice and circumstances as a prisoner. Extension of time is justified.

Application granted

Leave to file notice of intention to appeal and petition of appeal in extended time granted under section 361(2) of CPA [Cap 20]
Notice of intention to appeal to be filed within ten days from date of order