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High Court of Tanzania

This is the second level in the Judiciary justice delivery hierarchy. It has both appellate and original powers on civil and criminal matters. It also hears appeals from the Courts of Resident Magistrate, the District Courts, and the District Land and Housing Tribunals in exercise of their original, appellate and/or revisional jurisdiction. The High Court is divided into Zones and specialized Divisions. 

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July 2003
In the Matter of the Arbitration Ordinance CAP & another vs Blueline Enterprises LTD & another (Misc. Civil Cause No. 307 of 2002) [2003] TZHC 94 (30 July 2003)
An arbitral award was set aside for denying the petitioner a fair opportunity to present its case; rehearing ordered.
Arbitration — whether incorrect statutory citation is fatal — denial of opportunity to file reply, lead oral evidence or make final submissions — misconduct/denial of fair hearing — setting aside arbitral award and ordering rehearing before alternate arbitrator.
 30 July 2003
Tanzania Tractors Manufacturing CO LTD ./ PSRC vs Gracious Mwanguya & another (Civil Appeal No. 302 of 2001) [2003] TZHC 98 (25 July 2003)
A subordinate court lacked jurisdiction to try bankruptcy-related proceedings involving a Specified Public Corporation; proceedings quashed.
Jurisdiction – Bankruptcy jurisdiction resides in the High Court unless delegated – Specified Public Corporation (GN 321) – PSRC vested as official receiver – subordinate court lacked jurisdiction – proceedings nullity and quashed.
 25 July 2003
Morgan Brigette Mandica Shilina vs Corrado Venettoni (Civil Revision No. 62 of 2003) [2003] TZHC 103 (22 July 2003)
High Court allows revision: District Court lacked jurisdiction; child custody restored to applicant on welfare grounds with limited visitation.
Family law – Custody – Jurisdiction to entertain custody petitions – Requirement of domicile or residence under s.77(4) Law of Marriage Act. Revision – High Court’s power to nullify proceedings taken without jurisdiction. Child welfare principle – s.125(2) Law of Marriage Act and Article 3 UNCRC paramount in custody determinations. Visitation rights – limited non-overnight access and maintenance obligations.
 22 July 2003