Republic v Charles & Ors (CO 100/2021) [2021] SCSC 1085 (13 December 2021)

Substantial grounds exist for further remand of the accused due to the seriousness of the charge, risk of absconding, and sufficient time for defence preparation; bail is declined.

Citation: [2021] SCSC 1085
Parties: Prosecution: The Republic; 1st Accused: Ken Jean Charles; 2nd Accused: Terry Jules Marie; 3rd Accused: Sindu Cliff Parekh; 4th Accused: Philip Pierre
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 13 December 2021
Case Number: CO 100/2021
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail Application Ruling
Outcome: Bail application declined
Legal Topics: Bail, Murder, Pre Trial Detention, Right to Liberty
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Constitutional Law Bail Murder Pre Trial Detention Right to Liberty

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Ken Jean Charles

1st Accused

Terry Jules Marie

2nd Accused

Sindu Cliff Parekh

3rd Accused

Philip Pierre

4th Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Ruling

Legal Issues

1 Whether the 3rd accused Sindu Cliff Parekh should be granted bail pending trial for counselling or procuring murder

Ratio Decidendi

Substantial grounds exist for further remand of the accused due to the seriousness of the charge, risk of absconding, and sufficient time for defence preparation; bail is declined.

Court Disposition

Bail application declined

Orders

3rd accused Sindu Cliff Parekh to remain in custody pending trial