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Development Bank of Seychelles Ltd v Morin & Anor (CM 06 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 67 (5 May 2025)
The court found the statutory formalities for a sale by levy were met and adjudicated parcel B2420 to the Development Bank of Seychelles Ltd.
Fanchette v The Attorney General (CS 84 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 66 (2 May 2025)
The Supreme Court held that the plaintiff’s pay was not unilaterally reduced; he was offered a new post after restructuring and accepted it, so the claim failed.
Ex parte: The Government of Seychelles (XP 15 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 71 (2 May 2025)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles granted an ex parte interim civil confiscation order over crypto assets held by Bybit Fintech Limited under POCCCA.
Pras Island Security (Pty) Ltd v Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 (MA 85 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 68 (30 April 2025)
Ex parte the Supreme Court ordered provisional attachment of the respondent’s funds under the Seychelles Code of Civil Procedure after finding a bona fide claim and dissipation risk.
R v DA (CR 79 of 2020) [2025] SCSC 70 (28 April 2025)
The seriousness of sexual assault against a minor, aggravated by the use of force and resulting trauma, outweighs mitigation from a guilty plea and first-time offender status, justifying a custodial sentence of four years.
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Development Bank of Seychelles v Juluis (CM 21 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 69 (28 April 2025)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles confirmed a judicial sale by levy of land parcel C3424 to the Development Bank of Seychelles after finding statutory formalities were met.
The Republic v Patrick Ernesta (CM 144/2023 Arising in CO52/2021) [2025] SCSC 118 (25 April 2025)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed Patrick Ernesta’s recusal application, finding no actual or perceived bias by the trial judge.
R v James (CO 95 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 62 (25 April 2025)
Sentencing for an offence under section 219(a) of the Penal Code, where the accused pleaded guilty, showed remorse, and received a suspended prison term plus a fine.
Ernesta v R (CM 144 of 2023 (Arising in CO 52 of 2021)) [2025] SCSC 61 (25 April 2025)
The Applicant failed to establish any actual or perceived bias on the part of the Trial Judge. The grounds advanced, including missing audio recordings, exhibit discrepancies, and procedural complaints, do not meet the legal threshold for recusal. Any procedural irregularities should be addressed through appeal, not by removing the Judge.
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R v DYC (CO 81 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 130 (24 April 2025)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles convicted the accused of sexual assault against a 13-year-old complainant, finding penetrative intercourse proved beyond reasonable doubt.
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