S v Pillay [2006] ZAGPHC 256; 99/06/01 (4 September 2006)

S v Pillay [2006] ZAGPHC 256; 99/06/01 (4 September 2006)

The accused, represented by counsel, pleaded guilty to the charge of murder and provided a detailed explanation confirming all elements of the offence. The court confirmed the plea with the accused and accepted the State's agreement to the plea. The post-mortem report corroborated the death of the deceased. The court was satisfied that all legal requirements for a conviction on murder had been met and accordingly found the accused guilty as charged.

Citation
[2006] ZAGPHC 256
Parties
Applicant: The State; Defendant: Dayanund Pillay
Court
High Courts - Gauteng
Jurisdiction
South Africa
Judgment Date
4 September 2006
Case Number
99/06
Procedural Posture
Criminal Trial / Conviction and Sentencing
Outcome
The accused is found guilty of murder as charged.
Judges
Willis
Legal Topics
Murder, Guilty Plea, Section 112 Criminal Procedure Act
Criminal Law Murder Guilty Plea Section 112 Criminal Procedure Act

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Parties

The State

Applicant

Dayanund Pillay

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Trial / Conviction and Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused unlawfully and intentionally killed Nazarana Govender.
  2. 2 Whether the accused's plea of guilty satisfies the requirements of section 112(2) of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Ratio Decidendi

The accused, represented by counsel, pleaded guilty to the charge of murder and provided a detailed explanation confirming all elements of the offence. The court confirmed the plea with the accused and accepted the State's agreement to the plea. The post-mortem report corroborated the death of the deceased. The court was satisfied that all legal requirements for a conviction on murder had been met and accordingly found the accused guilty as charged.

Court Disposition

The accused is found guilty of murder as charged.

Orders

  • The accused is convicted of murder.