S v Chirwanemhuka (NPA B 279 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 360 (12 April 2015)

S v Chirwanemhuka (NPA B 279 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 360 (12 April 2015)

Given the nature of the offence, the threat of violence, the relationship between the accused and the complainant, the proximity of residence, and the lack of special circumstances, the interests of justice require continued detention and bail is denied.

Citation
[2015] ZWHHC 360
Parties
Applicant: Chirwanemhuka; Respondent: The State
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
12 April 2015
Case Number
NPA B 279 of 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application
Outcome
Bail application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Rape, Sexual Offences, Pre Trial Detention
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Rape Sexual Offences Pre Trial Detention

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Parties

Chirwanemhuka

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending trial on charges of rape

Ratio Decidendi

Given the nature of the offence, the threat of violence, the relationship between the accused and the complainant, the proximity of residence, and the lack of special circumstances, the interests of justice require continued detention and bail is denied.

Court Disposition

Bail application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for bail pending trial is dismissed.