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Criminal Law [2018] ZAGPJHC 68

Porritt v S (08389/2018)

Porritt v S (08389/2018) [2018] ZAGPJHC 68; 2018 (2) SACR 274 (GJ) (9 March 2018)

Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
08389/2018
Judge
Wepener

The High Court held that bail-related relief must be pursued under criminal procedure, not civil remedies, and dismissed an urgent application to reinstate bail pending appeal.

  • Bail Cancellation
  • Appeal Suspends Order
  • Criminal Procedure Act
  • Superior Courts Act
  • Civil Vs Criminal Remedies
  • Bail-cancellation
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