Moeti v Director of Public Prosecution (CRI/APN 567 of 19) [2019] LSHC 48 (3 December 2019)
The interests of justice, at this early stage of investigations, require that bail be denied to avoid jeopardizing ongoing investigations and to maintain public confidence in the administration of justice. Petitioners may reapply after a reasonable period if investigations are not concluded.
- Citation
- [2019] LSHC 48
- Parties
- Petitioner: Sokolang Moeti; Petitioner: Motebang Motseloa; Petitioner: Neo Choachoa; Petitioner: Moeketsi Koloti; Respondent: Director of Public Prosecutions
- Court
- High Court
- Jurisdiction
- Lesotho
- Judgment Date
- 3 December 2019
- Case Number
- CRI/APN 567 of 19
- Procedural Posture
- Bail Petition / Ruling on Bail Application
- Outcome
- bail denied; petition dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Bail, Murder, Right to Liberty, Pre Trial Detention
- Source Language
- English
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Parties
Sokolang Moeti
Petitioner
Motebang Motseloa
Petitioner
Neo Choachoa
Petitioner
Moeketsi Koloti
Petitioner
Director of Public Prosecutions
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Bail Petition / Ruling on Bail Application
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the petitioners are entitled to bail pending trial for murder
- 2 Whether the interests of justice require denial of bail in the circumstances
Ratio Decidendi
The interests of justice, at this early stage of investigations, require that bail be denied to avoid jeopardizing ongoing investigations and to maintain public confidence in the administration of justice. Petitioners may reapply after a reasonable period if investigations are not concluded.
Court Disposition
bail denied; petition dismissed
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