S v Bhule (195 of 2023) [2023] ZWBHC 18 (5 October 2023)

S v Bhule (195 of 2023) [2023] ZWBHC 18 (5 October 2023)

Given the seriousness and multiplicity of the offences, the strong prima facie case, and the high risk of abscondment, the applicant is not a suitable candidate for bail.

Citation
[2023] ZWBHC 18
Parties
Applicant: Prosper Bhule; Respondent: The State
Court
Bulawayo High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
5 October 2023
Case Number
195 of 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Bail Application Pending Trial
Outcome
bail application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Rape, Robbery, Flight Risk, Identification Parade
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Bail Rape Robbery Flight Risk Identification Parade

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Parties

Prosper Bhule

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Bail Application Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted bail pending trial given the seriousness of the charges and risk of abscondment

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness and multiplicity of the offences, the strong prima facie case, and the high risk of abscondment, the applicant is not a suitable candidate for bail.

Court Disposition

bail application dismissed

Orders

  • Application for bail pending trial is dismissed.