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Criminal law [2023] LSHC 209

Moabi Sesioana V Director of Public Prosecutions (CRI/T/228/2023)

Moabi Sesioana V Director of Public Prosecutions (CRI/T/228/2023) [2023] LSHC 209 (27 September 2023)

Bail was refused because the accused failed to show exceptional circumstances under section 109A of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act.

  • Exceptional circumstances for bail
  • Flight risk
  • Murder charge
  • Bail conditions
  • Bail
  • Exceptional-circumstances
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Criminal law [2013] LSHC 119

Tau v Director of Public Prosecutions (CRI/APN 38 of 13)

Tau v Director of Public Prosecutions (CRI/APN 38 of 13) [2013] LSHC 119 (12 December 2013)

High Court of Lesotho refused bail to four applicants charged with murder with alleged ritual elements, holding they had not shown exceptional circumstances.

  • Bail
  • Murder
  • Onus of proof
  • Exceptional circumstances
  • Flight risk
  • Exceptional-circumstances
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Criminal law [2013] LSHC 1

Monethi v Director of Public Prosecution (CRI/APN 607 of 2011)

Monethi v Director of Public Prosecution (CRI/APN 607 of 2011) [2013] LSHC 1 (11 February 2013)

High Court of Lesotho dismissed a murder accused’s bail application, finding no exceptional circumstances and that the applicant was a flight risk.

  • Bail
  • Exceptional circumstances
  • Flight risk
  • Murder
  • Flight-risk
  • Exceptional-circumstances
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Criminal law [2012] LSHC 86

Mahlomola Seenyane and Another v DPP (CRI/APN 444 of 2012)

Mahlomola Seenyane and Another v DPP (CRI/APN 444 of 2012) [2012] LSHC 86 (11 December 2012)

High Court of Lesotho bail decision in an armed robbery matter. The applicants failed to show exceptional circumstances under section 109A, so bail was refused.

  • Bail
  • Exceptional circumstances
  • Presumption of innocence
  • Flight risk
  • Exceptional-circumstances
  • Presumption-of-innocence
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Criminal law [1996] LSHC 111

Mothunzi v Director of Public Prosecutions (CIR/APN 546 of 96)

Mothunzi v Director of Public Prosecutions (CIR/APN 546 of 96) [1996] LSHC 111 (14 November 1996)

The High Court of Lesotho granted bail to an accused facing criminal charges, imposing strict conditions to reduce flight risk, including reporting and travel restrictions.

  • Bail
  • Extradition
  • Dual citizenship
  • Flight risk
  • Criminal-procedure
  • Flight-risk
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Criminal law [1996] LSHC 55

Classon v Director of Public Prosecutions (CRI/APN 86 of 96)

Classon v Director of Public Prosecutions (CRI/APN 86 of 96) [1996] LSHC 55 (3 May 1996)

The High Court of Lesotho refused bail, finding the applicant had not satisfactorily proved his identity or residence and posed a risk of flight.

  • Bail
  • Murder
  • Flight risk
  • Identification of accused
  • Flight-risk
  • Criminal-procedure
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Criminal law [1991] LSCA 29

Mongali and Others v Director of Public Prosecutions (CRI/APN 60 of 91)

Mongali and Others v Director of Public Prosecutions (CRI/APN 60 of 91) [1991] LSCA 29 (20 February 1991)

The court refused bail to 15 applicants charged with murder, attempted murder and arson, citing the seriousness of the charges, the victims’ critical condition, and flight risk.

  • Bail
  • Murder
  • Attempted murder
  • Arson
  • Flight risk
  • Attempted-murder
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