R v Bibi (CO 53 of 2021) [2021] SCSC 623 (27 September 2021)
The seriousness of the offence, the maximum penalty of life imprisonment, and the accused's prior attempt to escape custody establish substantial grounds to believe he would abscond if released on bail. Therefore, bail is declined and further remand is justified.
- Citation
- [2021] SCSC 623
- Parties
- Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Faril Bibi
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Jurisdiction
- Seychelles
- Judgment Date
- 27 September 2021
- Case Number
- CO 53 of 2021
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Bail Application
- Outcome
- bail application declined; accused remanded in custody
- Legal Topics
- Bail, Robbery With Violence, Threatening Violence, Remand
- Source Language
- English
Case Brief
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Parties
The Republic
Prosecution
Faril Bibi
Accused
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail pending trial for charges of robbery with violence and threatening violence
Ratio Decidendi
The seriousness of the offence, the maximum penalty of life imprisonment, and the accused's prior attempt to escape custody establish substantial grounds to believe he would abscond if released on bail. Therefore, bail is declined and further remand is justified.
Court Disposition
bail application declined; accused remanded in custody
Orders
- Application for bail is declined.
- Accused to remain in custody pending trial.
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