The Supreme Court of Seychelles set aside a 13 July 2023 injunction and directed service of the order on the Land Registrar to lift related property restrictions.
The Constitutional Court of Seychelles upheld seizure and detention orders made under section 26 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act and dismissed the petition.
Right to property
Right to innocence
Lawfulness of seizure and detention of property
Constitutional validity of section 26 of the prevention of terrorism act
Gregoire’s Company Limited v Payet ((SCA 19/2025) [2025] (Arising in CS 112/2022) (15 December 2025)) [2025] SCCA 36 (15 December 2025)
Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
(SCA 19/2025) [2025] (Arising in CS 112/2022) (15 December 2025)
The appellant failed to prove ownership of the Manager's House and the relevant land parcel, and the respondent had a valid licence to occupy the Manager's House with her father's consent. The acts complained of, except for the August 2022 incident and changing the office lock, did not amount to trespass. Even where trespass was established, the appellant failed to prove actionable damage as required by Article 1382. The trial court's findings on credibility and lack of damage were upheld, and the appeal was dismissed.
Gamatis & Another v Bank of Baroda ((SCA MA 05/2025) - (Arising in SCA 16/2025) And (SCA 16/2025) - (Arising in CM 41/2024) [2025]15 December 2025)) [2025] SCCA 32 (15 December 2025)
Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
(SCA MA 05/2025) - (Arising in SCA 16/2025) And (SCA 16/2025) - (Arising in CM 41/2024) [2025]15 December 2025)
The appeal is barred by section 212 of the Immovable Property (Judicial Sales) Act because the appellants did not raise any objection at the time of adjudication. The statutory bar is absolute and precludes appellate review, regardless of subsequent claims of unfairness or new evidence. The documents relied on by the appellants did not constitute a valid objection under the Act, and the application to adduce new evidence fails to meet the legal threshold.
Gill v Gill (MA 193 of 2025 (Arising in CS 124 of 2022)) [2025] SCSC 135 (30 September 2025)
Court
Supreme Court
Case number
MA 193 of 2025 (Arising in CS 124 of 2022)
The Supreme Court granted an interlocutory injunction restraining dealings with Parcel PR1402 pending trial, finding a serious issue to be tried and that damages would be inadequate.
Tankov v Eden Island Village Management Association (MA 78 of 2025 (Arising out of CC 04 of 2025)) [2025] SCSC 123 (9 September 2025)
Court
Supreme Court
Case number
MA 78 of 2025 (Arising out of CC 04 of 2025)
The Supreme Court dismissed an application for a mandatory interim injunction to compel breakwater repairs at Eden Island, finding damages adequate and the balance of convenience against relief.
Alysé Company (Pty) Ltd v Eden Island Management Association (MA 79 of 2025 (Arising out of CC 05 of 2025)) [2025] SCSC 124 (9 September 2025)
Court
Supreme Court
Case number
MA 79 of 2025 (Arising out of CC 05 of 2025)
The Applicant failed to satisfy the 'high degree of assurance' test required for a mandatory interim injunction. There is no clear evidence at this stage that the Respondent is contractually obligated to maintain the breakwater as a common area. The balance of convenience does not favour the Applicant, as damages are an adequate remedy and granting the injunction would effectively determine the substantive dispute before trial.
Grandcourt v Seychelles Petroleum Company Limited (MA 58 of 2025 (Arising in CM 33 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 109 (27 August 2025)
Court
Supreme Court
Case number
MA 58 of 2025 (Arising in CM 33 of 2024)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed an application to postpone a judicial sale, finding no strong grounds of necessity or expediency under section 36.
Bluemoonstudio Inc v Bybit Technology Limited (CC 40 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 138 (25 August 2025)
Court
Supreme Court
Case number
CC 40 of 2025
The court declared Bluemoonstudio the lawful owner of frozen cryptocurrency traced to Bybit and ordered release of the assets to the plaintiff’s wallet.
Pauline v Freminot ((Civil Appeal SCA 06/2025) [2025] (Arising in MA 238/2021 out of DV159/2016 SCSC 328)) [2025] SCCA 20 (18 August 2025)
Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
(Civil Appeal SCA 06/2025) [2025] (Arising in MA 238/2021 out of DV159/2016 SCSC 328)
A Seychelles Court of Appeal matrimonial-property appeal was settled by consent, with the Supreme Court order varied to let the appellant buy out the respondent’s share.