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R v AL (CO 30 of 2023) [2024] SCSC 226 (15 July 2024)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles upheld a no-case-to-answer submission and acquitted the accused of two counts of sexual assault after finding the prosecution evidence inadequate.
AH v R (SCA CR 20/2023) [2024] (Arising in CO 69/2019) (3 May 2024) ((SCA CR 20/2023) [2024] (Arising in CO 69/2019) (3 May 2024)) [2024] SCCA 5 (3 May 2024)
Appeal against a sexual assault conviction allowed after the Court of Appeal held the trial court had not properly evaluated the defence case or the evidence as a whole.
Etheve v Harikrishna Builders (Pty) Ltd (SCA 02/2023) [2023] (Arising in CC 34/2013) (18 December 2023) ((SCA 02/2023) [2023] (Arising in CC 34/2013) (18 December 2023)) [2023] SCCA 73 (18 December 2023)
The Court of Appeal allowed Ms. Etheve’s appeal in a building-contract dispute, quashed the Supreme Court judgment, and awarded damages, interest, and costs.
R v Marie (CR 108 of 2021) [2023] SCSC 824 (27 November 2023)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles held there was a case to answer on two counts of causing death by dangerous driving, and the accused was called to defend.
R v Marie (CR 108 of 2021) [2023] SCSC 823 (27 November 2023)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles held there was a case to answer on charges of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash involving drugs, alcohol, and speed evidence.
Bordino and Anor v Government of Seychelles (SCA 67 of 2022) [2022] SCCA 76 (16 December 2022)
The Supreme Court correctly found that the Respondent established a prima facie case that the property was purchased with proceeds of crime, shifting the evidential burden to the appellants, who failed to provide credible or documented evidence of legitimate funds. The procedural defects in affidavits did not vitiate the proceedings as the substance of the evidence was sufficient. Hardship is not a ground to resist freezing or receivership orders under POCCCA. The contempt finding was justified as the appellants failed to comply with court orders, but the committal to prison is stayed for 14…
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Mellie vs The Ministry of Employment (CA 10 of 2022) [2022] SCSC 902 (7 October 2022)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed an appeal against conviction under the Employment Act for failing to submit required records, upholding the fine and default sentence.
DL v R (SCA CR 23 of 2020) [2022] SCCA 19 (29 April 2022)
The Court of Appeal of Seychelles allowed an appeal against conviction for sexual assault, holding that the prosecution had not proved absence of consent beyond reasonable doubt.
Prus & Ors v Government of Seychelles (MA 195/2020 (arising in (CS 62/2016)) [2021] SCSC 883 (23 April 2021)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed a stay of execution pending appeal, finding the applicants had not shown substantial questions, loss, or nugatory risk.
Tony Vidot & Ors v The Republic (SCA 21 of 2019; SCA 22 of 2019) [2020] SCCA 25 (18 December 2020)
The Court of Appeal of Seychelles quashed trafficking convictions, finding fingerprint and DNA evidence insufficient without proof of when and how the drugs were possessed.
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