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Criminal Law [2014] ZAECBHC 12

Papu and Others v S (1111/2014)

Papu and Others v S (1111/2014) [2014] ZAECBHC 12; 2015 (2) SACR 313 (ECB) (5 November 2014)

Court
Eastern Cape High Court, Bhisho
Case number
1111/2014
Judges
Chetty, Roberson, Mjali

Appeal against murder convictions dismissed. The court rejected private and putative private defence, upheld common purpose liability, and confirmed sentence.

  • Murder
  • Private Defence
  • Putative Private Defence
  • Common Purpose
  • Obedience To Orders
  • Sentencing
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Criminal Law [2005] ZAKZHC 27

S v Mostert (AR 842/03)

S v Mostert (AR 842/03) [2005] ZAKZHC 27; [2006] 4 All SA 83 (N); 2006 (1) SACR 560 (N) (8 March 2005)

Court
High Courts - Kwazulu Natal
Case number
AR 842/03
Judges
Theron, Van der Reyden

The High Court held that the appellant was guilty of crimen injuria but not common assault, finding obedience to orders negated assault intent.

  • Common Assault
  • Crimen Injuria
  • Obedience To Orders
  • Mens Rea
  • Dignity Rights
  • Obedience-to-orders
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