Republic v Murali (30 of 2007) [2008] SCSC 64 (12 February 2008)

The seriousness of the remaining charge and the reduced value of the subject matter justify a reduction in the bail amount.

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Citation: [2008] SCSC 64
Parties: Prosecution: Republic; Accused: Vallipuram Murali
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 12 February 2008
Case Number: 30 of 2007
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Bail Variation Application
Outcome: bail terms varied
Legal Topics: Bail, Corrupt Practices, Variation of Bail Terms
Source Language: english

Criminal Law Bail Corrupt Practices Variation of Bail Terms

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Parties

Republic

Prosecution

Vallipuram Murali

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Variation Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether bail terms should be varied after withdrawal of more serious charges

Ratio Decidendi

The seriousness of the remaining charge and the reduced value of the subject matter justify a reduction in the bail amount.

Court Disposition

bail terms varied

Orders

Accused to deposit USD 1,500 instead of USD 160,000 before release
Other bail conditions remain unchanged

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