seif rashid bwabwala vs republic 2023 tzhc 17224 10 may 2023
The applicant demonstrated sufficient reasons for delay, including factors beyond his control as a prisoner, and exhibited diligence in pursuing his appeal. The court exercised its discretion to grant the extension of time.
- Citation
- seif rashid bwabwala vs republic 2023 tzhc 17224 10 may 2023
- Parties
- Applicant: Seif Rashid Bwabwala; Respondent: The Republic
- Court
- TZHC
- Jurisdiction
- Tanzania
- Judgment Date
- 10 May 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
- Outcome
- Application granted
- Legal Topics
- Extension of Time, Appeals, Good Cause for Delay
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Seif Rashid Bwabwala
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 file a Petition of Appeal out of time
Ratio Decidendi
The applicant demonstrated sufficient reasons for delay, including factors beyond his control as a prisoner, and exhibited diligence in pursuing his appeal. The court exercised its discretion to grant the extension of time.
Court Disposition
Application granted
Orders
- Applicant given ten (10) days to lodge Notice of Intention to Appeal
- Applicant given forty five (45) days to lodge Petition of Appeal, both effective from date of ruling
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