samu zuberi simba another vs republic 2014 tzhc 2273 12 august 2014

samu zuberi simba another vs republic 2014 tzhc 2273 12 august 2014

The applicants were not at fault for the delay in filing the notice of appeal; the delay was caused by the prison officers after the applicants had taken all necessary steps, thus justifying the extension of time.

Citation
samu zuberi simba another vs republic 2014 tzhc 2273 12 august 2014
Parties
Applicant: Samu s/o Zuberi @ Simba and another; Respondent: Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
12 August 2014
Procedural Posture
Misc. Criminal Application / Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal
Outcome
Application for extension of time granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Appeals, Prisoners' Rights
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Extension of Time Appeals Prisoners' Rights

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Parties

Samu s/o Zuberi @ Simba and another

Applicant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Misc. Criminal Application / Application for Extension of Time to File Notice of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants are entitled to extension of time to file notice of appeal due to delay caused by prison officers

Ratio Decidendi

The applicants were not at fault for the delay in filing the notice of appeal; the delay was caused by the prison officers after the applicants had taken all necessary steps, thus justifying the extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application for extension of time granted

Orders

  • Extension of time within which to file notice of appeal is granted to both applicants