R v Bibi (CO 38/1999) [1999] SCSC 14 (6 December 1999)

R v Bibi (CO 38/1999) [1999] SCSC 14 (6 December 1999)

Given the seriousness of the offence of murder, the absence of undue delay, and the lack of compelling special circumstances, the application for bail is refused.

Citation
[1999] SCSC 14
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Bibi
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
6 December 1999
Case Number
CO 38/1999
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome
bail application refused
Legal Topics
Bail, Murder, Right to Liberty, Right to Fair Hearing
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Bail Murder Right to Liberty Right to Fair Hearing

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Bibi

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial for murder
  2. 2 Whether the seriousness of the offence and potential delay justify continued detention

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence of murder, the absence of undue delay, and the lack of compelling special circumstances, the application for bail is refused.

Court Disposition

bail application refused

Orders

  • Application for bail is refused.