R v Benoit (C0 69/2021) [2021] SCSC 940 (5 July 2021)

R v Benoit (C0 69/2021) [2021] SCSC 940 (5 July 2021)

The accused is granted bail with strict conditions to ensure he does not interfere with witnesses, does not visit the area where the victim resides, and complies with reporting and travel restrictions.

Citation
[2021] SCSC 940
Parties
Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: Rinti Benoit
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
5 July 2021
Case Number
C0 69/2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application/order
Outcome
bail granted with conditions
Legal Topics
Bail, Conditions of Release
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Conditions of Release

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Rinti Benoit

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application/order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be released on bail and under what conditions

Ratio Decidendi

The accused is granted bail with strict conditions to ensure he does not interfere with witnesses, does not visit the area where the victim resides, and complies with reporting and travel restrictions.

Court Disposition

bail granted with conditions

Orders

  • Accused to pay cash bail of R5000 and personal bail of R25,000
  • One surety bail of R25,000