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The trial court lacked jurisdiction due to defective certificate and consent, which failed to refer to all offences cited in the charge sheet; thus, the proceedings, conviction, and sentence are nullified and a retrial is ordered.
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The trial court lacked jurisdiction as the certificate conferring jurisdiction was not properly admitted and cited the wrong legal provision, rendering the proceedings and judgment null and void.
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The trial and appellate proceedings were a nullity due to lack of valid consent from the Director of Public Prosecutions as required by law, and the improper admission of documentary evidence further undermined the prosecution's case. A retrial would be unjust as it would allow the prosecution to fill evidentiary gaps, resulting in a miscarriage of justice.
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High Court struck out a bail application in an economic case, holding that once the subordinate court had jurisdiction and trial had begun, bail should be sought there.
The High Court granted bail to two applicants in an economic crime matter, imposing cash deposit, sureties, reporting, passport surrender, and travel restrictions.
Applicants are entitled to bail as the offences are bailable, the respondent does not object, and statutory bail conditions can be met, including deposit of cash or property equivalent to half the value involved.
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The DPP's certificate met the statutory requirements, and the law does not require the DPP to provide reasons; therefore, the court is bound to deny bail and dismiss the application.
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