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R v Figaro (CO 88 of 2023) [2024] SCSC 102 (21 June 2024)
Sentencing in a criminal case: the court imposed a suspended one-year prison term and a fine after considering the offender’s guilty plea and mitigation.
Seychelles Police Force v Public Service Appeal Board & Ors (MA 402 of 2023 (Arising out of MC 72 of 2021)) [2024] SCSC 101 (21 June 2024)
There is no statutory or case law basis for reinstatement of a case dismissed for want of prosecution in the circumstances presented. The application is incompetent and not maintainable in law. The applicant is not without legal remedy, as a fresh suit may be filed subject to costs.
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Sinon v R (CN 05 of 2023 (Arising in CO 416 of 2022)) [2024] SCSC 91 (20 June 2024)
The offences of housebreaking and stealing were committed in the same transaction and are similar in nature; therefore, imposing consecutive sentences was wrong in principle. The total sentence of eight years is proportionate and not harsh or excessive, but the sentences should run concurrently.
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Ex-parte Meron Amare (XP 10 of 2023) [2024] SCSC 132 (19 June 2024)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles declared executory an Ethiopian divorce judgment and property settlement, allowing enforcement for a Seychelles condominium transfer.
Nassib & Anor v Rosette (CA 1 of 2023) [2024] SCSC 96 (19 June 2024)
The Supreme Court dismissed a civil appeal as out of time, holding the notice of appeal was filed three days late and no extension was sought.
Global Group Consulting Ltd v Registrar of International Business Companies (MC 22 of 2024) [2024] SCSC 107 (19 June 2024)
The Supreme Court restored Global Group Consulting Ltd to the Register after voluntary dissolution, subject to compliance with company records, beneficial ownership, and fee obligations.
R v Barone & Anor (CO 56 of 2020) [2024] SCSC 99 (13 June 2024)
After guilty pleas for producing or possessing indecent material, the court sentenced two first offenders to suspended prison terms and fines, ordering concurrent sentences.
Valabhji v The Republic of Seychelles & Ors (MA 111 of 2024 (Arising in CP 06 of 2023)) [2024] SCCC 2 (12 June 2024)
The application for stay of proceedings is dismissed as there is no legal basis for a stay in the circumstances presented. The application is an abuse of process, as the applicants themselves admit they are not in a position to substantiate their claims and should withdraw the petition if it was filed prematurely, rather than seek a stay.
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Valabhji & Anor v Republic & Ors (CP 6 of 2023) [2024] SCCC 1 (12 June 2024)
The Constitutional Court dismissed a petition about fair-trial rights and legal representation, holding it was moot, improperly brought, and vexatious.
R v Randy Florine (CR 15 of 2024) [2024] SCSC 98 (11 June 2024)
After a guilty plea to drug possession and related offences, the court imposed a suspended prison term and fines, citing mitigation, proportionality, and deterrence.
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