WISTON RULING

The application for extension of time is granted because the applicant's uncontested affidavit establishes sufficient cause for the delay, namely the late supply of judgment and proceedings.

Citation: WISTON RULING
Parties: Applicant: Wiston Mpiluka William; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TANZLII
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 24 March 2025
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Extension of Time to Appeal
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Right of Appeal, Uncontested Application
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Extension of Time Right of Appeal Uncontested Application

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Parties

Wiston Mpiluka William

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant should be granted extension of time to file an appeal against the judgment of the District Court of Mkuranga

Ratio Decidendi

The application for extension of time is granted because the applicant's uncontested affidavit establishes sufficient cause for the delay, namely the late supply of judgment and proceedings.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Extension of time to file appeal granted
Appeal to be filed within thirty (30) days from the date of this order