shija makoye vs repu lic 2024 tzhc 663 6 march 2024

shija makoye vs repu lic 2024 tzhc 663 6 march 2024

Applicant demonstrated good cause for delay due to circumstances beyond his control, including prison custody and financial hardship, warranting extension of time to appeal.

Citation
shija makoye vs repu lic 2024 tzhc 663 6 march 2024
Parties
Applicant: Shija Makoye; Respondent: The Republic
Court
TZHC
Jurisdiction
Tanzania
Judgment Date
6 March 2024
Procedural Posture
Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Right to Appeal, Rape Conviction
Source Language
English

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Parties

Shija Makoye

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal

  1. 1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for extension of time to file an appeal

Ratio Decidendi

Applicant demonstrated good cause for delay due to circumstances beyond his control, including prison custody and financial hardship, warranting extension of time to appeal.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Applicant granted forty (40) days from date of ruling to file intended appeal