titho solwe vs republic 2020 tzhc 4190 17 november 2020

The applicant advanced good cause for the delay, namely loss and subsequent retrieval of documents, and the respondent did not object; thus, extension of time was granted.

Citation: titho solwe vs republic 2020 tzhc 4190 17 november 2020
Parties: Applicant: Titho s/o Solwe; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZHC
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 17 November 2020
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time
Outcome: application allowed
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure, Sufficient Cause for Delay
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Extension of Time Appeal Procedure Sufficient Cause for Delay

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Parties

Titho s/o Solwe

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has advanced sufficient reason for delay in filing notice of intention to appeal and petition of appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant advanced good cause for the delay, namely loss and subsequent retrieval of documents, and the respondent did not object; thus, extension of time was granted.

Court Disposition

application allowed

Orders

Applicant to file notice of intention to appeal within ten (10) days from the date of ruling
Applicant to file petition of appeal within forty five (45) days from the date of ruling