samson mkulago ololyai vs the republic 2023 tzhcld 1205 17 march 2023

The applicant's delay was caused by untimely delivery of judgment and proceedings while he was in jail, which is sufficient ground for extension of time.

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Citation: samson mkulago ololyai vs the republic 2023 tzhcld 1205 17 march 2023
Parties: Applicant: Samson Mkulago Ololyai; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 17 March 2023
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Right of Appeal, Delay in Obtaining Judgment Copies
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Extension of Time Right of Appeal Delay in Obtaining Judgment Copies

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Parties

Samson Mkulago Ololyai

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown sufficient cause for extension of time to appeal against conviction and sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's delay was caused by untimely delivery of judgment and proceedings while he was in jail, which is sufficient ground for extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Applicant to file notice of appeal within 10 days from the date of this ruling
Applicant to file appeal within 20 days from the last date of filing notice of appeal

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