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Labour law board of directors centre for foreign relations vs hassan ally hassan 2023 tzhcld 1268 9 may 2023

board of directors centre for foreign relations vs hassan ally hassan 2023 tzhcld 1268 9 may 2023

The High Court allowed a revision, nullified CMA proceedings, and set aside an ex parte award for lack of jurisdiction, no oath, no proper service, and breach of hearing rights.

  • Jurisdiction of cma
  • Natural justice
  • Ex-parte proceedings
  • Administration of oath
  • Diplomatic immunity
  • Labour-jurisdiction
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Labour law board of directors center for foreign relations vs shariff asham tarimo 2022 tzhcld 1121 23 december 2022

board of directors center for foreign relations vs shariff asham tarimo 2022 tzhcld 1121 23 december 2022

The High Court revised a CMA ruling and extended time to seek setting aside of an ex parte award, holding the immunity issue deserved consideration.

  • Diplomatic immunity
  • Extension of time
  • Ex-parte award
  • Jurisdiction
  • Labour-law
  • Diplomatic-immunity
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Labour law board of directors centre for foreign relations vs hassan ally hassan 2022 tzhcld 1071 22 november 2022

board of directors centre for foreign relations vs hassan ally hassan 2022 tzhcld 1071 22 november 2022

The High Court granted time extension for a revision application, finding arguable jurisdictional issues over CMA proceedings based on public service and diplomatic immunity.

  • Extension of time
  • Jurisdiction
  • Diplomatic immunity
  • Exparte proceedings
  • Service of summons
  • Extension-of-time
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Labour law board of directors centre for foreign relations vs shariff asham tarimo 2022 tzhcld 882 18 august 2022

board of directors centre for foreign relations vs shariff asham tarimo 2022 tzhcld 882 18 august 2022

The High Court granted an extension of time to seek revision of a CMA ruling, accepting alleged illegality based on diplomatic immunity as enough to justify the delay.

  • Extension of time
  • Ex-parte award
  • Jurisdiction
  • Diplomatic immunity
  • Extension-of-time
  • Ex-parte-award
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Civil procedure 20110720 TZCA Dar es Salaam

20110720 TZCA Dar es Salaam

The Court of Appeal quashed High Court proceedings in Civil Case No. 124 of 2010, set aside an ex parte judgment and decree, and ordered the case reheard de novo.

  • Revision jurisdiction
  • Ex parte proceedings
  • Service of process
  • Non-joinder of necessary parties
  • Garnishee orders
  • Diplomatic immunity
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Civil procedure 20110720 TZCA Dar es Salaam 1

20110720 TZCA Dar es Salaam 1

The Court of Appeal quashed High Court proceedings for lack of proof of service before ex parte orders, set aside the judgment and decree, and ordered a fresh hearing.

  • Revision jurisdiction
  • Ex parte proceedings
  • Service of process
  • Joinder of parties
  • Execution of decrees
  • Diplomatic immunity
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Criminal law 20090608 TZHC Dar es Salaam

20090608 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The High Court struck out a revision application as incompetent because the challenged rulings were interlocutory and did not finally determine the charges.

  • Revision
  • Jurisdiction
  • Interlocutory orders
  • Diplomatic immunity
  • Consent of dpp
  • Video conferencing evidence
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International law Civil Revision No

Civil Revision No

PAPU, as an international organization under Tanzanian law, enjoys immunity from suit and legal process, including attachment and execution of its property, unless there is an express waiver, which did not occur in this case. The High Court's orders for attachment and execution were therefore illegal and must be set aside.

  • Diplomatic immunity
  • Execution of arbitral awards
  • Immunity of international organizations
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International law 20070228 TZHC Dar es Salaam

20070228 TZHC Dar es Salaam

The High Court held that the UN World Food Programme enjoyed immunity from suit, so the commercial claim was struck out for want of jurisdiction.

  • Diplomatic immunity
  • Jurisdiction
  • Preliminary objection
  • State immunity
  • Contractual arbitration clauses
  • Diplomatic-immunity
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Constitutional law chedi mchomba chikira vs attorney general 2006 tzhc 298 20 march 2006

chedi mchomba chikira vs attorney general 2006 tzhc 298 20 march 2006

The court held that the impugned provisions do not violate the Constitution as they do not absolutely bar access to court but require compliance with procedural requirements for waiver of immunity. The limitations are reasonable, justified by international obligations, and consistent with the Constitution. The petition lacks merit.

  • Diplomatic immunity
  • Access to justice
  • Human rights
  • Constitutional interpretation
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