Republic v P.T.A (45 of 2000) [2004] SCSC 1 (25 January 2004)

The court found the complainant's evidence credible and corroborated by the mother's testimony and medical evidence, proving the charge of sexual assault beyond reasonable doubt.

Citation: [2004] SCSC 1
Parties: Prosecutor: Republic; Accused: P. T. A.
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 25 January 2004
Case Number: 45 of 2000
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Judgment
Outcome: convicted
Legal Topics: Sexual Assault, Evidence, Corroboration, Competence of Witnesses
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Sexual Assault Evidence Corroboration Competence of Witnesses

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Parties

Republic

Prosecutor

P. T. A.

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether the accused sexually assaulted the complainant contrary to Section 130 of the Penal Code
2 Whether the evidence of the complainant is credible and corroborated
3 Whether the mother is a competent witness against the accused

Ratio Decidendi

The court found the complainant's evidence credible and corroborated by the mother's testimony and medical evidence, proving the charge of sexual assault beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

The accused is convicted as charged under Section 130(2)(d) of the Penal Code.