yusufu hassan vs republic 2020 tzca 37 18 february 2020

The applicant, being a prisoner subject to frequent transfers and institutional limitations, demonstrated good cause for delay in filing the review application, warranting extension of time.

Citation: yusufu hassan vs republic 2020 tzca 37 18 february 2020
Parties: Applicant: Yusufu Hassan; Respondent: The Republic
Court: TZCA
Jurisdiction: Tanzania
Judgment Date: 18 February 2020
Procedural Posture: Criminal Application / Application for Extension of Time to Apply for Review
Outcome: Application granted
Legal Topics: Extension of Time, Review of Appellate Decision, Prisoner Rights, Good Cause for Delay
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Appellate Procedure Extension of Time Review of Appellate Decision Prisoner Rights Good Cause for Delay

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Parties

Yusufu Hassan

Applicant

The Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Application / Application for Extension of Time to Apply for Review

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant has shown good cause for extension of time to apply for review out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant, being a prisoner subject to frequent transfers and institutional limitations, demonstrated good cause for delay in filing the review application, warranting extension of time.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

Extension of time granted for the applicant to lodge application for review out of time
Application for review to be lodged within sixty (60) days from the date of this ruling