S v Kwashata And Another (30 of 2021) [2021] ZWMTHC 30 (13 May 2021)

S v Kwashata And Another (30 of 2021) [2021] ZWMTHC 30 (13 May 2021)

There are compelling reasons, including strength of the state case, seriousness of the offence, risk of absconding, and pending similar cases, justifying denial of bail to protect the interests of justice.

Citation
[2021] ZWMTHC 30
Parties
Applicant: Cosmas Kwashata; Applicant: Macleenah Nyatiko; Respondent: The State
Court
Mutare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
13 May 2021
Case Number
30 of 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Pending Trial
Outcome
bail denied
Legal Topics
Bail, Armed Robbery, Pre Trial Detention
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Armed Robbery Pre Trial Detention

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Parties

Cosmas Kwashata

Applicant

Macleenah Nyatiko

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicants should be granted bail pending trial for armed robbery

Ratio Decidendi

There are compelling reasons, including strength of the state case, seriousness of the offence, risk of absconding, and pending similar cases, justifying denial of bail to protect the interests of justice.

Court Disposition

bail denied

Orders

  • Applications for bail pending trial are dismissed.