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Despite insufficient grounds demonstrated by the applicant, the court granted the extension of time due to the severity of the sentence and the applicant's constitutional right of appeal, finding it in the interest of justice.
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The Court of Appeal of Tanzania granted two prisoners extension of time to seek review of an earlier armed robbery conviction, finding good cause and arguable review grounds.
Applicants failed to substantiate the cause of delay and did not indicate grounds for review as required; the single Justice exercised discretion properly and there is no cause for interference.
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The Court of Appeal dismissed a criminal reference seeking extension of time to apply for review, holding that the applicant failed to show sufficient cause for delay or state proper review grounds.
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application to extend time for review, holding that the applicants failed to show good cause for a five-year delay.
The Court of Appeal of Tanzania dismissed an application to extend time to seek review, holding the applicant failed to disclose any specific review grounds or irregularities.
The absence of a verification clause in the supporting affidavit is a fatal defect, rendering the affidavit and the application incompetent and liable to be struck out.
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The Court of Appeal allowed an out-of-time criminal appeal, holding that the appellant gave sufficient reason for delay and the High Court relied on irrelevant and speculative matters.
The Court of Appeal of Tanzania refused to extend time for a late review application, citing a seven-year unexplained delay and no arguable review ground.
The Court of Appeal of Tanzania refused to extend time for a review application, holding that a seven-year delay was unexplained and no arguable case was shown.
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