Republic v Louange (10 of 2000) [2006] SCSC 48 (21 June 2006)

Bail conditions are varied as accused has provided proof of necessity, consents to case being heard in absentia, and undertakes to surrender passport upon return.

Citation: [2006] SCSC 48
Parties: Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Maria Comeline Louange
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 21 June 2006
Case Number: 10 of 2000
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail Variation Order
Outcome: bail conditions varied
Legal Topics: Bail Variation, Release of Passport, Surety Bond
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Bail Variation Release of Passport Surety Bond

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Maria Comeline Louange

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Variation Order

Legal Issues

1 whether bail conditions should be varied to allow accused to travel for her son's graduation

Ratio Decidendi

Bail conditions are varied as accused has provided proof of necessity, consents to case being heard in absentia, and undertakes to surrender passport upon return.

Court Disposition

bail conditions varied

Orders

Accused to provide proof of son's graduation between 1st and 9th July, 2006.
Accused to furnish bond of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties.