R v Bibi (CO 53 of 2021) [2021] SCSC 623 (27 September 2021)

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

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Faril Bibi

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

  1. 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.