Republic v Murali (30 of 2007) [2007] SCSC 115 (18 November 2007)

Republic v Murali (30 of 2007) [2007] SCSC 115 (18 November 2007)

The bail terms set in US Dollars are not unreasonable given the nature of the offences and the currency involved in the alleged transactions. However, the amount should be revised to ensure it is reasonable and affordable for the applicant.

Citation
[2007] SCSC 115
Parties
Prosecutor: The Republic; Accused: Vallipuram Murali
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
18 November 2007
Case Number
30 of 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Application to Vary Bail Terms
Outcome
application granted in part
Legal Topics
Bail Variation, Money Laundering, Fraudulent Appropriation, Corrupt Practices
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Variation Money Laundering Fraudulent Appropriation Corrupt Practices

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecutor

Vallipuram Murali

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application to Vary Bail Terms

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the bail terms set by the court were reasonable and legal under Article 18(7) of the Constitution
  2. 2 Whether cash bail can be set in United States Dollars instead of Seychelles Rupees

Ratio Decidendi

The bail terms set in US Dollars are not unreasonable given the nature of the offences and the currency involved in the alleged transactions. However, the amount should be revised to ensure it is reasonable and affordable for the applicant.

Court Disposition

application granted in part

Orders

  • The cash bail deposit is revised to USD 160,000.00 instead of USD 260,000.00.
  • All other bail conditions remain unchanged.