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Basotho Convention Movement & Ano. V The Commissioner of Police & 17 Others (C of A (CIV) No.32/2025) [2025] LSCA 59 (7 November 2025)
Lesotho Court of Appeal held it lacked jurisdiction over foreign states and the UN, but faulted the High Court for not addressing domestic authorities.
Eminence Electro Mechanical & Construction (PTY) LTD V Mafeteng District Council & 2 Others (C of A (CIV) 45/2025) [2025] LSCA 69 (7 November 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that a ruling striking an urgent application off the roll for lack of urgency was interlocutory, so leave to appeal was required. The appeal was struck off the roll.
First National Bank of Lesotho VBokang Mohajane & Ano. (C of A (CIV) No.67.2022) [2025] LSCA 68 (7 November 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that an appeal lapsed automatically under Rule 5(3) after no record was lodged within time and no extension was obtained.
Revenue Services Lesotho & Ano. V Liqhobong Mining Development & Ano. (C of A (CIV) No.43/2025) [2025] LSCA 67 (7 November 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that the High Court lacked jurisdiction to suspend tax payment pending RAT processes; jurisdiction was deferred, not ousted.
Tsotang Seatile & 61 Others V Minister of Justice and Law & 3 Others (C of A (CIV) No. 24/2025) [2025] LSCA 55 (7 November 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that court presidents had no proven legitimate expectation to higher grades and dismissed the appeal, also noting the High Court lacked jurisdiction.
Realeboha Nkuatsana & Ano. V Minister of Justice, Law and Parliamentary Affairs & 2 Others (C of A (CIV) No 19/2025) [2025] LSCA 50 (7 November 2025)
The High Court lacked jurisdiction to entertain the application under its ordinary civil jurisdiction because the claim was a constitutional complaint requiring compliance with section 22 of the Constitution and the Constitutional Litigation Rules. The proceedings were a nullity and must commence de novo before the Constitutional Division of the High Court.
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Morena Mariti V ABSA Bank Limited & 3 Others (C of A (CIV) No.47/2025) [2025] LSCA 66 (7 November 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld an urgent order placing a disputed vehicle in police custody pending appeal, holding that ABSA showed prima facie ownership and risk of dissipation.
Motseoa Pule & 90 Others V Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture & 2 Others (C of A (CIV) 80/2024) [2025] LSCA 37 (2 May 2025)
The High Court correctly declined jurisdiction because the arbitration clause in the employment contracts was binding and had not been set aside or rendered inoperative under section 4 of the Arbitration Act 1980. The interim relief sought was not in aid of arbitration and thus not permissible under section 22. The costs order against the appellants was inappropriate given their circumstances.
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Prof. Nqosa Mahao , BAP President & 3 Others V Motlatsi Maqelepo & 3 Others (C of A (CIV) 03/2025) [2025] LSCA 3 (2 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that the High Court lacked jurisdiction over constitutional claims in this party-discipline dispute and set aside the interim order.
Maseru City Council V SCIG-SMCJ-TIM Joint Venture (C of A (CIV) 66/2024) [2025] LSCA 26 (2 May 2025)
The Court of Appeal held that the High Court could grant interim interdictory relief pending arbitration under the Arbitration Act, despite the arbitration clause.
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