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Civil procedure [2025] LSHC 239

BETA Group (PTY) LTD V Lehlohonolo Khafiso (CCT/0331/2024)

BETA Group (PTY) LTD V Lehlohonolo Khafiso (CCT/0331/2024) [2025] LSHC 239 (11 September 2025)

The High Court granted an anti-dissipation interdict restraining the defendant from disposing of two Mafeteng properties pending the main claim.

  • Anti-dissipation interdict
  • Interim relief
  • Creditor protection
  • Anti-dissipation-interdict
  • Interim-interdict
  • Creditor-protection
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Constitutional law [2022] LSHC 38

Lesotho Public Service Association v Commissioner of Police (Const. No. 06/2022)

Lesotho Public Service Association v Commissioner of Police (Const. No. 06/2022) [2022] LSHC 38 (16 August 2022)

The court found it judicially wise and practical to grant a postponement for one month to allow for negotiations between the parties, as previously agreed, and directed counsel to report on progress, recognizing the ongoing relevance of the dispute despite the passing of the Appropriation Bill.

  • Right to be heard
  • Public demonstrations
  • Appropriation bill
  • Interim relief
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Employment law [2022] LSCA 21

Tsikoane v Principal Secretary - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations (C of A No. 51/2021)

Tsikoane v Principal Secretary - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations (C of A No. 51/2021) [2022] LSCA 21 (13 May 2022)

The appellant failed to prove he performed any ambassadorial duties after his contract ended on 31 July 2021. Without proof of work, he was not entitled to salary or benefits for August 2021. The contract was not tacitly extended, and no legitimate expectation or property right to salary arose post-termination.

  • Termination of contract
  • Entitlement to salary after contract expiry
  • Interim relief
  • Audi alteram partem
  • Legitimate expectation
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Administrative law [2020] LSHC 52

Hlalele v The Honourable Prime Minister of Lesotho Dr. Moeketsi Majoro (CIV/APN 272 of 20)

Hlalele v The Honourable Prime Minister of Lesotho Dr. Moeketsi Majoro (CIV/APN 272 of 20) [2020] LSHC 52 (9 December 2020)

The High Court of Lesotho dismissed an urgent application for interim relief, holding that reinstatement was inappropriate because adequate alternative remedies existed.

  • Interim relief
  • Reinstatement
  • Termination of employment
  • Adequate remedy
  • Interim-relief
  • Employment-law
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Labour law [2017] LSLC 6

Shata v Lerotholi Polytechnic and Another (LC 36 of 16)

Shata v Lerotholi Polytechnic and Another (LC 36 of 16) [2017] LSLC 6 (24 January 2017)

The Court assumed jurisdiction based on Labour Court Rules and the need to do substantial justice. Applicant's right to remain in staff housing is tied to employment status, and since the disciplinary panel's decision is not final pending appeal, eviction is inappropriate until the Council determines the appeal.

  • Interim relief
  • Jurisdiction
  • Employee housing
  • Disciplinary proceedings
  • Appeals
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Civil procedure [2002] LSCA 46

National Executive Committee of the BCP & Another v Mbuli & Others (CIV/APN 80 of 2001)

National Executive Committee of the BCP & Another v Mbuli & Others (CIV/APN 80 of 2001) [2002] LSCA 46 (17 January 2002)

The court confirmed a rule nisi in a BCP internal dispute, holding the respondents lacked proper credentials to constitute a valid conference and nullify party acts.

  • Locus standi
  • Joinder of parties
  • Voluntary associations
  • Internal party disputes
  • Interim relief
  • Locus-standi
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Criminal law [1997] LSHC 18

Mpeka v Officer-In-Charge, Peka Police Station station and Another (CIV/APN 248 of 96)

Mpeka v Officer-In-Charge, Peka Police Station station and Another (CIV/APN 248 of 96) [1997] LSHC 18 (12 February 1997)

The High Court of Lesotho confirmed a rule nisi and dismissed an application for release of a truck and goods seized by police on suspicion of unlawful importation.

  • Seizure of goods
  • Forfeiture
  • Customs declaration
  • Police powers
  • Interim relief
  • Customs-law
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Civil procedure [1996] LSHC 43

Iketsbtseng Private School v Malee and Others (CIV/APN 60 of 96)

Iketsbtseng Private School v Malee and Others (CIV/APN 60 of 96) [1996] LSHC 43 (21 March 1996)

The High Court of Lesotho dismissed an urgent application by one faction of Iketsetseng Private School, discharged the rule nisi, and dismissed a counter-application for procedural defects.

  • Joinder of parties
  • Urgent applications
  • Contempt of court
  • School administration
  • Trespass
  • Interim relief
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Contract law [1995] LSCA 151

Dorbyl Finance (Pty) Ltd v Molati (CIV/APN 161 of 90)

Dorbyl Finance (Pty) Ltd v Molati (CIV/APN 161 of 90) [1995] LSCA 151 (12 October 1995)

The court confirmed an interim order allowing Dorbyl Finance to search for, seize and attach vehicles after finding arrears under an instalment sale agreement.

  • Instalment sale agreements
  • Interim relief
  • Proof of indebtedness
  • Onus of proof
  • Instalment-sale-agreements
  • Interim-relief
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Labour law [1995] LSLC 8

Mokabi v Security Lesotho (Pty) Ltd (LC 98 of 95)

Mokabi v Security Lesotho (Pty) Ltd (LC 98 of 95) [1995] LSLC 8 (28 July 1995)

The application was not urgent as the applicant's claim related to alleged termination of employment, which should follow normal procedures. The relief sought was not interim but final in nature, and there was no irreparable harm justifying ex parte relief. The respondent must be served and allowed to respond per the Rules.

  • Urgent applications
  • Interim relief
  • Termination of employment
  • Withholding of salary
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