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R v Thennakoon (CO 11 of 2024) [2024] SCSC 218 (30 January 2024)
The prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case as there was insufficient and uncorroborated evidence that the accused was fishing in Seychelles waters without a foreign vessel license. Essential elements of the offence were not proved beyond a mere scintilla of evidence.
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Marie v R ((SCA CR MA 10/2023) [2024] (Arising in CO 101/2021)) [2024] SCCA 1 (30 January 2024)
The applicant failed to provide sufficient or justifiable cause for the delay in filing the notice of appeal; mere inability to contact counsel and dissatisfaction with judgment are inadequate grounds. The court declined to exercise its discretion to extend time under Rule 26.
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Absa Bank (Seychelles) Limited v Johnson (CM 18 of 2021) [2024] SCSC 82 (29 January 2024)
Supreme Court of Seychelles judgment in Absa Bank (Seychelles) Limited v Johnson, case CM 18 of 2021, decided on 29 January 2024.
R v Ansel Larue (CR 68 of 2021) [2024] SCSC 6 (26 January 2024)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles upheld a no-case-to-answer submission and acquitted Ansel Larue on a charge of aiding and abetting drug importation.
R v Agathine (MC 7 of 2023) [2024] SCSC 7 (26 January 2024)
The court granted continued detention of USD 20,000 seized from Frank Agathine at Seychelles International Airport, finding reasonable suspicion of money laundering.
R v Moosa (CM 6 of 2024 (Arising in CO 3 of 2024)) [2024] SCSC 56 (22 January 2024)
Although the prosecution established a prima facie case, it failed to substantiate compelling reasons for continued detention, specifically the risk of interference with witnesses; seriousness of the offence alone is insufficient to deny bail.
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Liu v Aux Cayes Fintech Co. Ltd (MA 406 of 2023 (Arising in CS 125 of 2023)) [2024] SCSC 5 (22 January 2024)
The applicant has commenced a suit and established a bona fide claim for misappropriated cryptocurrency assets traced to the respondent's accounts. The requirements of sections 280 and 281 of the Seychelles Code of Civil Procedure are satisfied, mandating the court to grant provisional seizure to prevent dissipation of assets pending the main suit.
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R v Isidor (CO 1 of 2023) [2024] SCSC 84 (19 January 2024)
The Supreme Court sentenced Nichol Georges Isidor to eight years’ imprisonment for manslaughter after a guilty plea, giving weight to remorse, provocation, and mental health issues.
Lablache & Anor v Vital (MA 322 of 2023 (Arising in CA 02 of 2023)) [2024] SCSC 4 (19 January 2024)
The Supreme Court refused a stay of execution pending appeal, finding the applicants raised arguable legal issues but failed to show ruin, stifling of the appeal, or inability to repay sums.
R v Francoise & Anor (CR 93 of 2019) [2024] SCSC 10 (19 January 2024)
The court convicted Florence Francoise of manslaughter by unlawful omission and acquitted Nigel Arrisol of accessory after the fact for lacking the required knowledge.
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