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R v Matotsa (Criminal Case 11 of 2023) [2023] MWHC 121 (21 December 2023)
Sentencing decision for defilement: the High Court of Malawi imposed 30 years’ imprisonment with hard labour on a repeat offender after weighing aggravating and mitigating factors.
Republic v Selenji (Confirmation Cause 520 of 2023) [2023] MWHCCrim 12 (13 December 2023)
The High Court of Malawi confirmed a defilement conviction on a guilty plea but enhanced the sentence from 18 to 25 years, finding it too lenient.
William v The Republic (MISC Criminal Application 8 of 2023) [2023] MWSC 47 (19 October 2023)
The Supreme Court of Appeal dismissed an application for bail pending appeal, finding no exceptional circumstances and refusing to reconsider the merits at this stage.
John v R (Criminal Appeal 24 of 2020) [2023] MWHC 115 (20 September 2023)
The High Court of Malawi dismissed a criminal appeal against a defilement conviction and 14-year sentence, holding the guilty plea was unequivocal and properly recorded.
R v Mhango (Confirmation Case 244 of 2017) [2023] MWHCCrim 18 (28 April 2023)
The High Court of Malawi quashed a defilement conviction after finding the complainant’s age was not proved by admissible, reliable evidence.
R v Mlenje (Confirmation Case 171 of 2022) [2023] MWHCCrim 16 (26 April 2023)
The High Court enhanced a 20-year sentence for defilement to 30 years with hard labour, citing the victim’s age, vulnerability, force used, and breach of trust.
R v Nthala (Confirmation Case 122 of 2022) [2023] MWHCCrim 19 (26 April 2023)
The High Court of Malawi enhanced a defilement sentence from 8 years 3 months to 25 years, citing aggravating factors and current sentencing trends.
R v Mbewe (Confirmation Case 125 of 2022) [2023] MWHCCrim 21 (26 April 2023)
The High Court of Malawi enhanced a defilement sentence from 8 years to 21 years, finding the original sentence manifestly inadequate.
R v Mpokosa (Criminal Review Case 30 of 2022) [2023] MWHCCrim 5 (20 April 2023)
High Court of Malawi review on sentence for defilement of a 4-year-old girl, imposing 45 years’ imprisonment from the date of arrest.
Republic v Ngomwa (Criminal Case 12 of 2022) [2023] MWHC 29 (8 March 2023)
The High Court of Malawi sentenced the convict to lengthy concurrent prison terms for defilement, rape, and indecent practices after finding major aggravating factors.
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