Republic v Melanie (70 of 2007) [2009] SCSC 120 (29 March 2009)

Republic v Melanie (70 of 2007) [2009] SCSC 120 (29 March 2009)

The accused is granted bail subject to strict conditions to ensure he does not abscond, interfere with witnesses, or commit further offences.

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Citation
[2009] SCSC 120
Parties
Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Bertie Melanie
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
29 March 2009
Case Number
70 of 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Ruling
Outcome
bail granted with conditions
Legal Topics
Bail, Conditions of Bail
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Bail Conditions of Bail

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Bertie Melanie

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted bail and under what conditions

Ratio Decidendi

The accused is granted bail subject to strict conditions to ensure he does not abscond, interfere with witnesses, or commit further offences.

Court Disposition

bail granted with conditions

Orders

  • Accused to deposit cash bail of Rs. 10,000/-
  • Two sureties to sign bond of Sr. 20,000/- each (not cash)