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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Citation	Judgment date
July 2025
Regina Eliterius Ndonde (Administratrix of the Estate of the Late Eliterius Simon Ndonde) vs Ngahokola Village Council and Others (Land Case No. 16285 of 2024) [2025] TZHC 4301 (31 July 2025) The court struck out a land recovery suit for non-compliance with mandatory notice requirements in government proceedings. Government Proceedings Act – Compliance with section 6(2) – Service of 90 days’ notice to Solicitor General mandatory.	31 July 2025
Gisberty Samwel Ndunguru vs Christian Relile Nchimbi and Others (Land Case No. 10636 of 2024) [2025] TZHC 4092 (23 July 2025) The court dismissed a land ownership claim, affirming the 1st defendant's lawful ownership based on unchallenged tribunal judgment. Land Law – Ownership dispute over Plot No. 138, Block 'D' in Mbinga Town – Validity of sale – Identity and credibility of claimant.	23 July 2025
Selemani Issa Mwakipesile vs Songea Municipal Council and Others (Land Case No. 504 of 2024) [2025] TZHC 4094 (23 July 2025) Plaintiff's claim of land ownership dismissed due to lack of proof, defendants found lawful occupants through village government allocation. Land law – ownership – disputed land – plaintiff's claim of ownership from inheritance – defendants' claim of land allocation by government during operation vijiji.	23 July 2025
Mohamed Omary Mtuma vs Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 35808 of 2024) [2025] TZHC 4051 (22 July 2025) The court upheld the conviction for unlawful possession of government trophy, affirming correct legal procedure and evidence handling. Criminal Law – wildlife conservation – unlawful possession of government trophy – identification of evidence – chain of custody – procedural fairness.	22 July 2025
Muyaone Seif Mbeneka and Another vs The Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 7534 of 2025) [2025] TZHC 4052 (22 July 2025) Appeal partly allowed; conviction for armed robbery set aside, conviction for grievous harm upheld with five-year sentence. Criminal law – Armed robbery – Causing grievous harm – Evidence evaluation – Sentencing – Common intention.	22 July 2025
Celestine Faustin Mtaganira & Another vs. The Republic/DPP (Criminal Application No. 11559 of 2025) [2025] TZHC 4089 (18 July 2025)	18 July 2025
Market Insight Limited(MIL-COAL) vs. Yasin Juma Rmadhani (Misc Labour Application 12144 of 2025) [2025] TZHC 4088 (18 July 2025)	18 July 2025
Director of Public Prosecutions vs. nHussein Juma Kadari & 6 others (Misc. Criminal Application No. 15160 Of 2025) [2025] TZHC 3924 (17 July 2025)	17 July 2025
AAA vs JJB (Miscellaneous Civil No. 3920 of 2025) [2025] TZHC 3914 (16 July 2025) Court approves adoption of child, emphasizing the child's best interest and compliance with legal requirements. Child Adoption – determination of best interest of the child – compliance with legal procedures for adoption	16 July 2025
Adrian Winfrid Mapunda and Others vs Bharya Engineering and Contracting Co. Limited (Miscellaneous Labour Application No. 29093 of 2024) [2025] TZHC 3833 (14 July 2025) The applicants received a 14-day extension to file a revision application due to technical and electoral-related delays. Labor Law – Extension of time – Grounds for delay – Technical delay – Electoral participation.	14 July 2025
The Republic vs. Josephina Daud Kapinga & 1 Another (Criminal Sessions Case No 11231 OF 2025) [2025] TZHC 3872 (14 July 2025)	14 July 2025
Leleshi Ratu vs Tunduru District Council & Another (Misc. Cause No. 29735 of 2024) [2025] TZHC 3771 (11 July 2025) Court upheld the legality of fines and livestock confiscation under by-laws for grazing in restricted areas. Environmental Management Act - by-laws - legal validity of fines - livestock grazing - lease agreement compliance	11 July 2025
Mahe Obon'o @Rymond v The Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 14234 OF 2025) [2025] TZHC 3733 (10 July 2025)	10 July 2025
National Bank of Commerce (Tanzania) vs James Joseph Mbeya and Raissa Company Limited (Civil Appeal No. 31639 of 2024) [2025] TZHC 3681 (9 July 2025) Ex parte judgment can only be contested via appeal after refusal to set aside the order for ex parte hearing. Civil Procedure – Ex parte judgment – Setting aside – Jurisdiction – Functus officio – Right to appeal.	9 July 2025
Mohamed Ashewe Pangani vs Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application No. 10718 of 2025) [2025] TZHC 3680 (8 July 2025) Court grants extension of time for inmate to appeal due to justified issues of delay and reliance on prison services. Criminal procedure – Extension of time – Application for appeal out of time due to delay in receiving court records and prison assistance.	8 July 2025
Ally Seleman Madamba vs CRDB Bank PLC (Miscellaneous Civil Application No. 5379 of 2025) [2025] TZHC 3582 (3 July 2025) Application for extension of time struck out due to failure to attach the impugned ruling. Preliminary objection – incompetence – failure to attach ruling in application for extension of time	3 July 2025
Daniel Mapunda vs. The Republic & Another (Misc. Criminal Application No. 6254 Of 2025) [2025] TZHC 3587 (2 July 2025)	2 July 2025
Remigius Ngunja and Another vs Benedict Luambano Mabalanganya (Land Review No. 32604 of 2025) [2025] TZHC 3554 (2 July 2025) The application for review of a retrial order was dismissed, as the errors alleged were not apparent for review. Civil procedure - review of judgment - errors on the face of record - retrial order versus reevaluation of evidence.	2 July 2025