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Khabanyane v Commissioner of Police and Others (CIV/T/254/2016) [2023] LSHC 211 (7 March 2023)
The High Court found that police unlawfully assaulted the plaintiff at home and awarded general damages, interest from judgment, and costs.
Issacs v Compol (CIV/T/293/2014) [2023] LSHC 5 (7 February 2023)
The High Court of Lesotho found for the plaintiff, holding that police failed to justify his arrest and detention and awarding damages for assault and related harm.
Letsie v Commissioner of Police (CIV/T 574 of 23) [2020] LSHC 48 (16 November 2020)
The High Court of Lesotho dismissed a correctional officer’s vicarious liability claim arising from assault during an unlawful prison strike.
Mokhankhane v Attorney General (CIV/T 373 of 18) [2020] LSHC 26 (15 October 2020)
High Court of Lesotho delict case on a chief’s duty to protect suspects, negligent omission, and assault and torture by a mob.
Mohlakola v Shoprite Supermarket (Pty) Ltd (CIV/T 238 of 10) [2020] LSHC 51 (9 September 2020)
The High Court of Lesotho found the plaintiff credible, held that security personnel assaulted him, and awarded general and special damages plus costs.
R v Ranoha (CRI/T 87 of 10) [2019] LSHC 61 (12 December 2019)
High Court of Lesotho case on murder, common purpose, and an attempted mid-trial plea change to assault. The accused was convicted only of assault common.
Monele v Mpakathe (CIV/T 496 of 17) [2019] LSHC 42 (2 September 2019)
Unopposed assault damages claim. The High Court awarded M25,250 overall, including M22,000 for pain and suffering, M3,000 for contumelia, and M250 for hospital expenses.
Koeshe v The Commissioner of Police (CIV/T 264 of 13) [2019] LSHC 17 (1 July 2019)
The High Court of Lesotho found police unlawfully arrested, assaulted, and humiliated the plaintiff during a firearms search, awarding damages and costs.
None v Commissioner of Police (CIV/T 307 of 17) [2019] LSHC 15 (8 April 2019)
The High Court of Lesotho found police unlawfully assaulted and humiliated the plaintiff at a road block and awarded damages, costs, and interest.
Makhaba v The Commissioner of Police (CIV/T 319 of 11) [2017] LSHC 38 (14 November 2017)
The High Court of Lesotho held that the plaintiff’s arrest and detention were unlawful and that he was assaulted in custody, awarding M50,000 in damages.
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