raphael majalisi kalembwe vs republic 2022 tzhc 15260 7 december 2022

raphael majalisi kalembwe vs republic 2022 tzhc 15260 7 december 2022

The applicant's delay was due to circumstances beyond his control, specifically his transfer between prisons and late receipt of court records, which constitutes good cause for extension of time. There is no prejudice to the respondent, and the interests of justice require the applicant be heard on merit.

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raphael majalisi kalembwe vs republic 2022 tzhc 15260 7 december 2022
Parties
Applicant: Raphael Majalisi Kalembwe; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
7 December 2022
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Good Cause for Delay
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Good Cause for Delay

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Parties

Raphael Majalisi Kalembwe

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has advanced sufficient reason for extension of time to file an appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's delay was due to circumstances beyond his control, specifically his transfer between prisons and late receipt of court records, which constitutes good cause for extension of time. There is no prejudice to the respondent, and the interests of justice require the applicant be heard on merit.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Applicant is given twenty-one (21) days from the date of the ruling to file an appeal.