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Anti-Corruption Commission v Valabhji & Anor (CO 114 of 2021) [2023] SCSC 430 (10 February 2023)
The Supreme Court refused to delay trial for access to restricted funds, holding the accused had to follow the statutory procedure and the case should proceed.
R v Valabhji & Ors (CO 4 of 2022) [2023] SCSC 7 (13 January 2023)
The application for bail is dismissed because the applicant's pre-trial detention of just over one year is not unreasonable given the complexity of the case, the absence of prosecutorial delay, and the existence of substantial grounds that the applicant may abscond, interfere with justice, or commit further offences if released.
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Samson v R (CR 82/2020) [2021] SCSC 857 (15 March 2021)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles denied bail, holding that continued remand until the scheduled trial date did not breach the right to trial within a reasonable time.
Brioche v R (SCA 20 of 2015) [2015] SCCA 46 (17 December 2015)
The Court of Appeal allowed a bail appeal, finding insufficient evidence that the accused was a flight risk and ordering release on strict conditions pending trial.
Sandapin v Government of Seychelles & Anor (CP 13 of 2010) [2012] SCCC 6 (13 November 2012)
Constitutional petition dismissed where an 11-month remand and trial period was held reasonable and no unlawful detention or malicious prosecution was proved.
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