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Ahmed v R ((SCA CR 05/2025) And (SCA CR 06/2025) [2025] (Arising in CR 53/2018) (15 December 2025)) [2025] SCCA 33 (15 December 2025)
The Court of Appeal allowed an appeal against trafficking convictions, finding the prosecution had not proved the statutory act, means and purpose elements beyond reasonable doubt.
The Estate of the Late Andre Delhomme v The Attorney General (SCA11/2025) and The Attorney General v The Estate of the Late Andre Delhomme And (SCA 12/2025) [2025] (Arising in CS 79/2020) (15 December 2025) (2025) [2025] SCCA 34 (15 December 2025)
The Court of Appeal held the Estate had not proved non-payment of SCR 1.5 million and allowed the Attorney General’s appeal, dismissing the Estate’s claim.
Nandrandraina Falisoa Rakotoasimbola & Filip; Rahajarivokinelina (a minor)(represented by her mother and guardian) v Ivan Jules Francois Sinon ((SCA 09/2025) Arising in [2021] SCA CS 94 of 2021) [2025] SCCA 19 (18 August 2025)
Court of Appeal held a motorist liable after applying Article 1388 strict liability, finding the defence and pleadings insufficient to rebut fault.
Promedklinik (Seychelles) Ltd v Promedklinik GMBH) [2025] ([2025] (Arising in CS 135/2019) (18 August 2025)) [2025] SCCA 14 (18 August 2025)
The Court of Appeal partially allowed the appeal, replacing the equipment award with €296,604.20 and setting aside commercial interest in favour of legal interest.
R v DYC (CO 81 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 130 (24 April 2025)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles convicted the accused of sexual assault against a 13-year-old complainant, finding penetrative intercourse proved beyond reasonable doubt.
Government of Seychelles v Dylan Padayachy ([2025] (SCA21/2024 & SCA05/2025 (CONSOLIDATED) (Arising from MC 97/ 2023)) [2025] SCCA 6 (22 April 2025)
The Court of Appeal allowed consolidated appeals, holding the Government was the proper POCA applicant, the respondent failed to rebut the presumption, and the contempt order was flawed.
Estate of the late Andre Delhomme v AG (CS 79 of 2020) [2025] SCSC 60 (28 March 2025)
The Supreme Court held the Government must pay SCR1.5 million unpaid balance for Coetivy Island, but refused rescission of the sale.
Rakotoasimbola & Or v Sinon (CS 94 of 2021) [2025] SCSC 39 (3 March 2025)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles dismissed a fatal road accident delict claim, holding that the driver rebutted strict liability by proving the deceased was solely at fault.
R v MD N A & Anor (CO 26 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 36 (24 February 2025)
The prosecution has adduced sufficient evidence on all counts except for the aspect of Count 9 relating to age, establishing a prima facie case against both accused. The evidence, if left unchallenged, could lead to a conviction, and is not manifestly unreliable or discredited. Therefore, both accused are put to their defence.
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R v Payet (MC 04 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 10 (14 January 2025)
The Supreme Court of Seychelles ordered forfeiture of SCR 266,389.75 seized from Terence Payet at the airport, finding reasonable grounds to suspect money laundering.
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