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Pierre v Benoit (CS 109 of 2023) [2024] SCSC 54 (22 May 2024)
The Applicant, as the acknowledger, has sufficient interest to seek rectification of the act of birth under the second limb of section 100, supported by DNA evidence proving he is not the father.
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Estate of late Dr. Hilda Stevenson-Delhomme v Government of Seychelles & Anor (MA 03 of 2024 (Arising from CP 08 of 2023)) [2024] SCCC 3 (21 May 2024)
Mr. Allen Hoareau lacked legal capacity to represent the estate or the executrix at the time of filing the petition, as the powers and duties of an executor are not transmissible or delegable. His subsequent appointment as executor cannot cure the original defect, and the amendment sought would not be permitted to retroactively validate the petition.
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R v Gangadoo (CR 29 of 2023) [2024] SCSC 68 (20 May 2024)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles sentenced Freddy Gangadoo after guilty pleas to arson-related and property damage offences, ordering concurrent prison terms.
R v Ildris & Anor (CO 84 of 2023) [2024] SCSC 104 (20 May 2024)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles declined bail for two accused charged with robbery with violence, finding the offence serious and identifying risks of absconding and witness interference.
Ex parte Grand Tech Company Limited (XP 11 of 2024) [2024] SCSC 69 (20 May 2024)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles restored Grand Tech Company Limited to the register of companies, subject to compliance with statutory record-keeping and beneficial ownership requirements.
R v Lesperance (CM 4 of 2024) [2024] SCSC 60 (17 May 2024)
The Supreme Court granted bail to an accused charged with drug-related offences, finding a prima facie case but no sufficient compelling reason to refuse bail.
Quatre & Anor v Madeleine & Ors (MA 29 of 2024 (Arising in MC 84 of 2023)) [2024] SCSC 61 (17 May 2024)
The Supreme Court dismissed an application for substituted service and a related prohibition order, finding the requested service method unsuitable for respondents believed to live abroad.
Exparte Labrosse & Anor (MA 103 of 2024) [2024] SCSC 52 (17 May 2024)
The Supreme Court declined ex parte relief restoring access to business premises, but granted an interim order preserving the applicants’ stock pending an inter partes hearing.
R v GB (CR 51 of 2020) [2024] SCSC 65 (17 May 2024)
The court imposed a sentence of 10 years' imprisonment on each of the three counts of sexual assault, to run concurrently, after considering both mitigating and aggravating factors, the recommendations of the probation report, and the need for retribution and proportionality in sentencing for abuse of authority and sexual assault of a minor.
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Cable & Wireless v Amelie (MA 96 of 2024) [2024] SCSC 59 (15 May 2024)
The Supreme Court granted a motion to withdraw an employment appeal after settlement and vacated the related stay of execution.
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