S v Chimhanga (B 296 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 429 (23 April 2015)

S v Chimhanga (B 296 of 2015) [2015] ZWHHC 429 (23 April 2015)

In the absence of compelling reasons or evidence of flight risk or prejudice to justice, and given the applicant's prior compliance with bail conditions, bail must be granted.

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Citation
[2015] ZWHHC 429
Parties
Applicant: Wendy Chinhanga; Respondent: The State
Court
Harare High Court
Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Judgment Date
23 April 2015
Case Number
B 296 of 2015
Procedural Posture
Bail Application / Ruling on Bail Pending Trial
Outcome
bail granted
Legal Topics
Bail, Murder, Pre Trial Detention, Right to Liberty
Source Language
english
Criminal Law Constitutional Law Bail Murder Pre Trial Detention Right to Liberty

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Parties

Wendy Chinhanga

Applicant

The State

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Bail Application / Ruling on Bail Pending Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be admitted to bail pending trial after indictment for murder
  2. 2 Whether the state's opposition to bail is justified without compelling reasons

Ratio Decidendi

In the absence of compelling reasons or evidence of flight risk or prejudice to justice, and given the applicant's prior compliance with bail conditions, bail must be granted.

Court Disposition

bail granted

Orders

  • Applicant to deposit $20 with the registrar of the court
  • Applicant to reside at No. 2785 Ruvimbo Branch Epworth Harare until finalisation of the matter