S v Kavaro & Ors (CRB CH 1687 of 2016; CRB CH 1692 of 2016; HC B 79 of 2016; HC B 84 of 2016; HMA 14 of 2021) [2016] ZWMSVHC 14 (28 December 2016)

S v Kavaro & Ors (CRB CH 1687 of 2016; CRB CH 1692 of 2016; HC B 79 of 2016; HC B 84 of 2016; HMA 14 of 2021) [2016] ZWMSVHC 14 (28 December 2016)

Given the serious nature of the allegations, the strength of the State's case, and the risk of absconding, there are compelling reasons to deny bail. The applicants are a flight risk and the proper administration of justice would be compromised by their release.

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Citation
[2016] ZWMSVHC 14
Parties
Applicant: Bvumai Kavaro; Applicant: Stewart Kaseke; Applicant: Aaron Mashava; Applicant: Moses Muchini; Applicant: Action Zunzanyika; Applicant: Honest Guhu; Respondent: The State
Court
Masvingo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
28 December 2016
Case Number
CRB CH 1687 of 2016 ; CRB CH 1692 of 2016 ; HC B 79 of 2016 ; HC B 84 of 2016 ; HMA 14 of 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Application for Bail Pending Trial
Outcome
application for bail pending trial dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail Pending Trial, Over Detention, Poaching, Firearms Offences, Personal Liberty
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Bail Pending Trial Over Detention Poaching Firearms Offences Personal Liberty

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Parties

Bvumai Kavaro

Applicant

Stewart Kaseke

Applicant

Aaron Mashava

Applicant

Moses Muchini

Applicant

Action Zunzanyika

Applicant

Honest Guhu

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application for Bail Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants are entitled to bail pending trial under the circumstances
  2. 2 Whether there are compelling reasons to justify continued detention
  3. 3 Whether the applicants' over detention and alleged assault affect the bail application

Ratio Decidendi

Given the serious nature of the allegations, the strength of the State's case, and the risk of absconding, there are compelling reasons to deny bail. The applicants are a flight risk and the proper administration of justice would be compromised by their release.

Court Disposition

application for bail pending trial dismissed

Orders

  • Application for bail pending trial is dismissed.