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Valabhji v The Republic & Ors (CP 9 of 2022) [2025] SCCC 1 (25 March 2025)
The Constitutional Court refused to dismiss this petition at an early stage, holding that several reliefs were unrelated to the amended charge sheet.
Nourrice vs Government of Seychelles and another (CS 38.2012) [2013] SCSC 78 (31 October 2013)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed a claim for damages alleging unlawful arrest and detention, finding the police acted lawfully and without fault.
Peter Antat v The Attorney general (Civil Side No: 46 of 1999) [2012] SCSC 29 (3 June 2012)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles found the plaintiff had been unlawfully arrested, detained, and tortured by SPDF soldiers and awarded SR80,000 plus interest and costs.
Jeannevol v Government of Seychelles (Civil Side No. 285 of 2002) [2011] SCSC 6 (19 January 2011)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles held the Government vicariously liable for an unlawful arrest and assault by SPDF soldiers, awarding the plaintiff damages and costs.
Ramkalawan and Others v Government of Seychelles (459 of 2006) [2009] SCSC 59 (19 November 2009)
The Seychelles Supreme Court awarded damages to 13 plaintiffs injured, arrested, or detained by police during events outside the National Assembly in October 2006.
Marie v Attorney-General (CS 424/1998) [2001] SCSC 26 (12 November 2001)
A Seychelles Supreme Court held that Marie was unlawfully arrested and detained for about one hour, awarding him R15,000 in compensation and costs.
Alphonse v Government of Seychelles (CS 394/1998) [2001] SCSC 18 (27 September 2001)
The court assessed damages for unlawful arrest, detention, and assault by state agents, awarding the plaintiff R55,000 plus costs after liability had been admitted.
Evenor v Government of Seychelles (CS 357/1998) [2001] SCSC 11 (31 May 2001)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles found that Paul Evenor had been unlawfully arrested and detained by State agents, and awarded him R20,000 plus interest and costs.
Aglae v Government of Seychelles (CS 49/1999) [2000] SCSC 13 (12 October 2000)
The court held that Aglae’s arrest was lawful on reasonable suspicion, but his 11-day detention without court appearance was unlawful and damages were awarded.
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