Ratsinbanelina V. R (SCA 14 of 1997) [1997] SCCA 59 (14 August 1997)
The appeal was dismissed as it lacked merit and the mandatory minimum sentence was lawfully imposed.
Source-derived case information.
- Citation
- [1997] SCCA 59
- Parties
- Appellant: R. N. Ratsinbanelina; Respondent: Republic
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Case Number
- SCA 14 of 1997
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Mandatory Sentencing, Appeal Dismissal
- Source Language
- en
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Parties
R. N. Ratsinbanelina
Appellant
Republic
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the mandatory minimum sentence was lawfully imposed
- 2 Whether the appeal had merit
Ratio Decidendi
The appeal was dismissed as it lacked merit and the mandatory minimum sentence was lawfully imposed.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Full Case Text
Judgment text and source record
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IN THE SEYCHELLES COURT OF APPEAL R. N. Ratsinbanelina Appellant v/s Republic Respondent Cr. App No. 14 of 1997 Appellant: Unrepresented Mr. M. Vidot for Respondent JUDGMENT: Appellant was sentenced to minimum Mandatory Sentence Punishable under the Law. The Appeal is of no merit and is dismissed. H. GOBURDHUN PRESIDENT A. UNGWE JUSTICE OF APPEAL M. ADAM JUSTICE OF APPEAL c-k