Republic v Nilanga & Ors [2020] SCSC 409 (20 March 2020)

Republic v Nilanga & Ors [2020] SCSC 409 (20 March 2020)

The 1st accused is remanded in custody due to seriousness of the charge, risk of absconding, lack of fixed abode, and inability to produce surety; remand to be on the vessel Sampath as agreed by both parties. The remaining accused are to be repatriated to Sri Lanka.

Citation
[2020] SCSC 409
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: Ramesh Nilanga & Ors
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
20 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Interlocutory Order
Outcome
interlocutory order issued
Legal Topics
Remand, Bail, Repatriation
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Remand Bail Repatriation

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

Ramesh Nilanga & Ors

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Interlocutory Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 1st accused should be remanded in custody or granted bail
  2. 2 Whether the remaining accused should be repatriated

Ratio Decidendi

The 1st accused is remanded in custody due to seriousness of the charge, risk of absconding, lack of fixed abode, and inability to produce surety; remand to be on the vessel Sampath as agreed by both parties. The remaining accused are to be repatriated to Sri Lanka.

Court Disposition

interlocutory order issued

Orders

  • 1st accused to be remanded in custody on the vessel Sampath under prison escort; vessel to be detained
  • Remaining accused to be repatriated to Sri Lanka