Find below the list of decisions handed down by the Court of Appeal, Constitutional Court, and Supreme Court criminal and civil divisions. The decisions are available for viewing online by clicking the embedded link of each case name.
Court of Appeal
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Constitutional Court
| Case Name | Main Case Number | Related Application Number | Media Neutral Citation | Decision Date | Bench | Decision Type | Keywords / Summary |
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| Valabhji & Ors v The Commissioner of Police & Ors | CP 2 of 2023 | [2026] SCCC 1 | 20 January 2026 | Dodin J (Presiding), Adeline, and Esparon JJ | Judgment | Whether the Petitioners’ rights have been violated under Articles 19 and 26 of the Constitution and whether Section 26 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act is in contravention of Article 26 of the Constitution | |
| Morgan v Ministry of Agriculture & Ors | CP 01 of 2024 | MA 37 of 2026 | [2026] SCCC 2 | 3 March 2026 | Dodin J (Presiding), Adeline, and Esparon JJ | Order | |
| Tankov & Anor v Eden Island Village Management Association & Ors | CP 03 & CP 04 of 2025 | [2026] SCCC 3 | 12 May 2026 | Burhan J (Presiding), Adeline, and Esparon JJ | Ruling | Constitutional challenge of Eden Island Village Management Association (VMA) in respect of Constitution Clauses in its Constitution; Preliminary Objections | |
| Valabhji v Republic & Ors | CP 9 of 2022 | [2026] SCCC 4 | 14 May 2026 | Burhan J (Presiding), Adeline, and Esparon JJ | Judgment | Whether the Petition was time-barred; whether the ACCS had lawful prosecutorial jurisdiction; whether Act 9 of 2022 operated retrospectively in breach of Article 19(4); whether the ex parte Order, arrest, and remand contravened the Constitution; whether the Anti-Money Laundering provisions and legislative amendments were constitutional; whether removal of Attorney-General consent complied with Article 76; whether asset restriction orders can be removed; and whether alleged prejudicial conduct violated Articles 19 or 27. | |
| Valabhji v The Republic & Ors (CP 12 of 2022) (25 June 2026) | CP 12 of 2022 | [2026] SCCC 5 | 25 June 2026 | Burhan J (Presiding), Adeline and Esparon JJ | Judgment | Application pursuant to Article 46 (1) and Article 130 of the Constitution, read with Article 16, 27, 161 and Article 163 of the Constitution. | |
Supreme Court (criminal)
| Case Name | Main Case Number | Related Application Number | Media Neutral Citation | Decision Date | Bench | Decision Type | Keywords / Summary |
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| The Republic VS Micheal Ah-kon CO 34/2024 (19 January 2026 [2026] SCSC 4 | CO 34 of 2024 | [2026] SCSC 4 | 19 January 2026 | Govinden CJ | Ruling on Bail | Bail Application | |
| Republic v D 'unienville & Ors (CO03/2025) 20th January 2026 [2026] SCSC 6 | CO 03 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 5 | 20 January 2026 | Burian J | Order | Order | |
| R v Mondon & Anor (CR 39/2025) [2026] SCSC 8 (25 January 2026) | CO 39 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 8 | 23-Jan-26 | Govinden CJ | Ruling on Bail | Bail Application | |
| Republic v CJDJ (CR 33/2025) [2026] SCSC 9 (26 January 2026) | CO 33 of 2025 | 2026] SCSC 9 | 26-JAN-2026 | Esparon J | Sentence | The convict was sentenced for sexual assault. On Counts 1 and 2, he received 7 years and 6 months’ imprisonment on each count, to run concurrently. On Count 3, he was fined SCR 4,000, payable within 6 months after completing the prison sentence. If he fails to pay, he will serve 1 month’s imprisonment in default. Any time already spent on remand shall be deducted from the sentence. | |
| R v Laurencine | CO 55 of 2024 | [2026] SCSC 15 | 23-Jan-26 | Adeline J | Final Order | Sentencing on conviction on a guilty plea for the offence of Trafficking in a Controlled Drug, Having Found in Unlawful Possession with Intent to Traffic | |
| R v Mwai & Ors | CO 12 of 2022 | [2026] SCSC 16 | 4 February 2026 | Adeline J | Sentence | Sentencing on conviction of the 1st Accused on a guilty plea – 1 count of Importation of a Controlled Drug – 498.76 grams of cocaine. | |
| R v D’unienville | CO 03 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 17 | 4 February 2026 | Burian J | Ruling on Bail | Bail Application | |
| R v Vital | CO 64 of 2024 | [2026] SCSC 22 | 16 February 2026 | Adeline J | Sentence | Sentencing on conviction - Accused pleaded guilty and convicted for 1 Count of Trafficking in a Controlled Drug by means of being found in unlawful possession of a control drug with intent to traffick | |
| Republic v Ildris & Anor (CO84/2023) (28 January 2026) [2026] SCSC 29 | CO 84 of 2023 | [2026] SCSC 29 | 28 January 2026 | Burhan J | Sentence | Sentence - Robbery | |
| R v Valentin | CR 63 of 2024 | [2026] SCSC 42 | 7 April 2026 | Madeleine J | Sentence | Sentence on guilty plea under the Misuse of Drugs Act, 2016 (as amended) – Importation of a Controlled Drug – Trafficking in a Controlled Drug | |
| R v Valentin (CO 45 of 2025) (22 January 2026) | CO 45 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 14 | 22 January 2026 | Adeline J | Bail Conditions | Remand on conditional bail. | |
| R v Pelissier (MC 03/2026) (10 March 2026) | MC 03 of 2026 | [2026] SCSC 37 | 10 March 2026 | Adeline J | Order | Continued detention of cash seized beyond the 14 days prescriptive period – Section 74 (3) (a) and (b) and Section 74 (4) of the AMLCFT Act. | |
| R v Belle (CO56/2024) [2026] (27th February 2026) | CO 56 of 2024 | [2026] SCSC 38 | 27th February 2026 | Madeleine J | Order | ||
| Bonne v R (CN 15 of 2023 Appeal from CR 274 of 2022) (19th February 2026) | CN 15 of 2023 | CR 274 of 2022 | [2026] SCSC 40 | 19 February 2026 | Madeleine J | Judgment | Appeal against conviction and sentence |
| R v Labrosse (CO26/2025) [2026] (12th March 2026) | CO 26 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 41 | 12th March 2026 | Burhan, J | Order | ||
| Republic vs Ronald Ally (CO02/2026) (20 February 2026) | CO02/2026 | [2026] SCSC 26 | 20 February 2026 | D. Esparon, J | ORDER | Bail Conditions | |
| Rep vs Pelissier (MC 03/2026) (10 February 2026) | MC 03/2026 | [2026] SCSC 27 | 10 February 2026 | Adeline J | FINAL ORDER | Detention of cash seized beyond the 14 days prescriptive period/Section 74 (3) (a) and (b) and Section 74 (4) of the AMLCFT Act. | |
Supreme Court (civil)
| Case Name | Main Case Number | Related Application Number | Media Neutral Citation | Decision Date | Bench | Decision Type | Keywords / Summary |
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| Georgiev v JEY Labs Inc | CC 11 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 1 | 13 January 2026 | Burian J | Judgment | Breach of contract-misrepresentation-breach of fiduciary duty-damages. | |
| Sugak v Celtic and another (CC 46/2025) 16th January 2026 [2026] SCSC 2 | CC 46 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 2 | 16 January 2026 | Burian J | Judgment | Unjust enrichment | |
| Weiffenbach v Adrienne (CC 78/2025) [2026] SCSC 6 (23 January 2026) | CC 78 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 6 | 23-Jan-2026 | Burian J | Rulling | The preliminary objection is partly upheld. Only the instalments that fell due outside the applicable limitation/prescription period are barred. However, the claim as a whole is not entirely prescribed and may proceed in respect of instalments still within time. | |
| R v Nyandiare | MC 01 of 2026 | [2026] SCSC 18 | 4 February 2026 | Burian J | Ruling | Order for forfeiture of cash seized/Section 74(2) and 76(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act, 2020 (AMLCFT) as amended | |
| Ile du Port Handling Services Limited v Vijay Construction (Pty) Ltd | CC 26 of 2025 | MA 179 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 19 | 6 February 2026 | Burian J | Ruling | Motion pursuant to Article 138(2) of the Commercial Code Act- leave to register an Interim order dated 25 July 2024 |
| Double Click Exchange v Jayasundara Jayathissa & Or (CM20/2026) [2026] (Arising from CO 42 of 2025) SCSC 32 (11 March 2026) | CO 42 of 2025 | CM 20 of 2026 | [2026] SCSC 32 | 11-Mar-2026 | Esparon J | Application for release of seized funds | The Court ordered the release of seized funds belonging to Jayasundara M. Janaka Rusiru Jayathissa, as the Republic raised no objection. The funds — SCR 154,689.84, LKR 199,420, USD 10,302, EUR 4,350, and Yuan 10 — seized by the Seychelles Police or FCIU, are to be released to Double Click Exchange (Pty) Ltd. |
| Camille v Camille (CS 56/2025) [2026] SCSC 35 (26 February 2026) | CS 56 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 35 | 26-Feb-2026 | Adeline J | Civil suit- misjoinder | The civil suit was commenced by way of a plaint seeking, among other reliefs, declarations of heirship, the nullity of a deed of transfer, and, in the alternative, acquisitive prescription. A plea in limine litis was raised on the basis of misjoinder of causes of action under section 105 of the Seychelles Code of Civil Procedure. Issues of prescription were considered under Articles 2271 and 2262 of the Civil Code, together with questions of locus standi in relation to a deceased’s estate under Articles 721 and 1028 of the Civil Code. | |
| Ocean Yacht Charter v Bouchereau (CA 26/2024) [2026] SCSC 36 (17 March 2026) | CA 26 of 2024 | [2026] SCSC 36 | 17-Mar-2026 | Adeline J | Appeal against Employment tribunal decision | The Court dismissed the appeal in respect of Grounds A and B, finding them unsustainable. Determination of Ground C was reserved to a later date, pending further submissions from the parties. | |
| SPTC v Joel Brioche | CA 08 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 43 | 7 April 2026 | Adeline J | Judgment on Appeal | Appeal against the decision of the Employment Tribunal in judgment | |
| Volcy v Theresine (MA 67/2022) arising in DV 47/2018)) 6 March 2026 [2026] SCSC 44 | MA 67 of 2022 | DV 47 of 2018 | [2026] SCSC 44 | 6 March 2026 | Burhan J | Judgment | Division of Matrimonial Property |
| Valentin v Bonnelame (MA385/2023 arising in DC97/2020) [2026] SCSC 45 | MA 385 of 2023 | DC 97 of 2020 | [2026] SCSC 45 | 29 January 2026 | Burhan J | Judgement | Division of Matrimonial Property |
| VMA v Eden Island Development Company (MA 4 of 2025 arising in MC 59 of 2024) 30th January 2026 | MC 59 of 2024 | MA 41 of 2025 | (MA 41 of 2025 (Arising in MC 59 of 2024)) | 30 January 2026 | Burian J | Order | Appointment of an Arbitrator |
| Michal Nowacki vs Katavzyna Dabrowska (CS 21 of 2022) (14 January 2026) | CS 21 of 2022 | [2026] SCSC 12 | 14 January 2026 | Adeline J | Judgment | Plaintiff already married at the time of marriage to the defendant – Plaintiff seeking declaration that the latter marriage is null and void ab initio. | |
| Prem Builders (Pty) Ltd vs Bharat Shingarakhiiya (CA 01/2024) (22 January 2026) | CA 01 of 2024 | [2026] SCSC 13 | 22 January 2026 | Adeline J | Judgment | Appeal against the judgment of the Employment Tribunal | |
| Almax Group v Robert Noddyn & Anor (CS31/2023) [2026] (22 January 2026) | CS 31 of 2023 | [2026] SCSC 39 | 22nd January 2026 | Madeleine, J | Order | ||
| Ex Parte: Therese Pierre (XP 11/2026) (29 May 2026) | XP 11 of 2026 | [2026] SCSC 49 | 25 May 2026 | Adeline J | FINAL ORDER | Application for appointment as guardian of a minor – Section 402 (1) of the Civil Code of Seychelles Act, 2020 | |
| Ex-Parte: Sooriehnanda Ramajooloo (XP 21/2026) (23 May 2026) | XP 21 of 2026 | [2026] SCSC 50 | 29 May 2026 | Adeline J | ORDER ON PETITION | Application to be allowed to practice as an attorney-at-law at the Seychelles’ bar for a period not exceeding 6 months – Section 12 (1) Legal Practitioners Act. | |
| Karunakaran v Karunakaran (MA 291 of 2022 (Arising in DV 37 of 2021) [2026] SCSC 53 (19 March 2026) | MA 291 of 2022 | (Arising in DV 37 of 2021) | [2026] SCSC 53 | 19 March 2026 | Govinden CJ | Judgment | Division of property |
| Chetty v Gonthier (MA213/2024) [2026] SCSC 60 (4 February 2026) | MA 213 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 60 | 04 February 2026 | Carolus J | Ruling | Application for plea in Limine Litis to be heard prior to hearing of the principal suit on the merits- Section 90 of the Seychelles Code of Civil Procedure. |
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| Labrosse v Attorney General & Anor (CS112/2023) [2026] SCSC 61 (9 February 2026) | CS 112 of 2023 | [2026] SCSC 61 | 09 February 2026 | Madeleine J | Judgement | Claim for damages faute arising from unlawful arrest and detention and moral damagesfor emotional distress |
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| Lime v Lime & Anor (CS72/2023) [2026] SCSC 62 (7 April 2026) | CS 72 of 2023 | [2026] SCSC 62 | 07 April 2026 | Carolus J | Judgment | Claim to ownership of house on the basis of contribution to its construction by siblings and their mother -- Injunction for occupants to vacate house Claim for damages. |
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| Cafrine v Frederic & Anor (CS46/2018) [2025] SCSC 63 (01 June 2026) | CS 46 of 2018 | [2026] SCSC 63 | 01 June 2026 | Carolus J | Judgment | Breach of Promise of Sale -- Refund of Deposit and Part of Purchase Price by the Promissor |
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| Laine v Air Seychelles (CS67/2021) [2026] SCSC 64 (15 June 2026) | CS 67 of 2021 | [2026] SCSC 64 | 15 June 2026 | Carolus J | Judgment | Delictual Claim - Article 1382 Civil Code of Seychelles Act - Elements necessary to establish delictual liability: Fault, Damage and Causation |
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| Jane Hunt v Anthony Hunt (MA262/2025 arising in MC23/2023) (10 July 2026) [2026] SCSC 65 | MC 23 of 2023 | MA 262 of 2025 | [2026] SCSC 65 | 10 July 2026 | Burhan J | Judgment | Application for Judgment of Adjudication dismissed |
| Commissioner General (Seychelles Revenue Commission) v Peter Roselie (MA279/2024) (25 June 2026) [2026] SCSC 66 | XP 170 of 2017 | MA 279 of 2024 | [2026] SCSC 66 | 25 June 2026 | Burhan J | Judgment | Petition for removal of the Respondent as a Liquidator in the winding up of Isle Security Agency Co. Ltd. |
| The Government of Seychelles vs D’unienville and Anor (MC 77/2023) [2026] SCSC 67 (03 July 2026) | MC 77 of 2023 | [2026] SCSC 67 | 03 July 2026 | Burhan J | Judgment | Section 4 Interlocutory Order under the Proceeds of Crime (Civil Confiscation) Act (POCCA) | |
| Gov of Sey v Molle and Anor (MC 28/2023) (Arising in XP 26/2023) (1st July 2026) [2026] SCSC 68 | XP 26 of 2023 | MC 28 of 2026 | [2026] SCSC 68 | 01 July 2026 | Burhan J | Judgment | Disposal Order - Consent Application pursuant to Rule 11 of the Proceeds of Crime (Civil Confiscation) (Procedure) Rules, 2016 and section 19 of the Proceeds of Crime (Civil Confiscation) Act, 2008 (as amended)). |
| Seychelles Commercial Bank v Jean-Luke Payet & Anor (CS113/2020) (21 July 2026) [2026] SCSC 69 | CS 113 of 2020 | [2026] SCSC 69 | 21 July 2026 | Burhan J | Judgment | Recovery of an unauthorised overdraft on a partnership bank account. Plea in limine litis alleging no cause of action. Objections to the Acknowledgement of Debt under the Stamp Duty Act. Alleged duress by the 1st Defendant. Alleged novation or release of the 2nd Defendant. Partnership liability under Article 55(1) of the Commercial Code. |
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Supreme Court (criminal)
| CASE NAME | MAIN CASE NUMBER | RELATED APPLICATION NUMBER | MEDIA NEUTRAL CITATION | DECISION DATE | BENCH | DECISION TYPE | KEYWORDS / SUMMARY | DOWNLOAD |
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| Moustache v Republic (CN 13 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 4 (24 January 2025) | CN 13 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 4 | 24-Jan-25 | Esparon J | Judgment | Appeal against the decision of the Magistrate against sentence | Download | |
| R v RB (CO 69 of 2021) [2025] SCSC 5 (24 January 2025) | CO 69 of 2021 | [2025] SCSC 5 | 24-Jan-25 | Burhan J | Judgment | Sexual assault – section 130(1) read with section 130(2) (d) of the Penal Code | Download | |
| R v Wairimu (CR 90 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 8 (3 February 2025) | CR 90 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 8 | 3-Feb-25 | Madeleine J | Ruling | Voire Dire | Download | |
| R v Humphrey (CO 52 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 16 (31 January 2025) | CO 52 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 16 | 31-Jan-25 | Esparon J | Sentence | Misuse of Drugs Act Offences | Download | |
| R v Labrosse & Anor (FH 7 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 18 (24 February 2025) | FH 7 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 18 | 24-Feb-25 | Govinden CJ | Ruling | Further Holding | Download | |
| R v Priyardasha (CR 65 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 20 (27 February 2025) | CR 65 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 20 | 27-Feb-25 | Govinden CJ | Sentence | Fishing without a Foreign Vessel License, contrary to section 11(1) read with section 69 of the Fisheries Act 2014 and punishable under section 58(a) of the said Act | Download | |
| R v Dubignon (CM 14 of 2025 (Arising in CR 2 of 2025)) [2025] SCSC 24 (6 March 2025) | CM 14 of 2025 | CR 2 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 24 | 6-Mar-25 | Madeleine J | Ruling | Application for bail | Download |
| Valabhji & Ors v Republic (CR 4 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 25 (7 March 2025) | CR 4 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 25 | 7-Mar-25 | Govinden CJ | Ruling | Motion for direction requiring disclosure | Download | |
| R v Servina (CO 48 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 27 (31 January 2025) | CO 48 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 27 | 31-Jan-25 | Burhan J | Sentence | Possession with intent to traffic 808.8 grams of Cannabis Resin. | Download | |
| R v Alcindor (CO 102 of 2021) [2025] SCSC 29 (19 March 2025) | CO 102 of 2021 | [2025] SCSC 29 | 19-Mar-25 | Burhan J | Ruling | Ruling on no case to answer | Download | |
| R v Mambe (CO 46 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 31 (24 March 2025) | CO 46 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 31 | 24-Mar-24 | Burhan J | Sentence | Cultivation of a controlled drugs | Download | |
| R v Priyantha (CM 121 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 32 (20 March 2025) | CM 121 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 32 | 20-Mar-25 | Adeline J | Order on motion | Forfeiture of vessel - Section 70 (a) of the Fisheries Act, 2014- Respondent convicted and sentenced for the offences of Fishing without a Foreign Fishing Vessel license, and for Interfering with the vessel monitoring system - Vessel used in the commission of offences. | Download | |
| R v NA (CO 29 of 2021) [2025] SCSC 35 (26 March 2025) | CO 29 of 2021 | [2025] SCSC 35 | 26-Mar-25 | Burhan J | Sentence | Sexual Assault | Download | |
| R v MD N A & Anor (CO 26 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 36 (24 February 2025) | CO 26 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 36 | 24-Feb-25 | Adeline J | Ruling | Submission of no case to answer | Download | |
| R v D’unienville & Ors (CO 63 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 38 (27 March 2025) | CO 63 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 38 | 27-Mar-25 | Madeleine J | Ruling | Bail application | Download | |
| R v Hoareau & Ors (CO 27 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 40 (19 March 2025) | CO 27 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 40 | 19-Mar-25 | Adeline J | Sentence | Sentencing of the 3rd Accused for the offence of Possession of a Control Drug. | Download | |
| R v Mohammad Rafiei Pangand & Anor (CR 44 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 42 (28 February 2025) | CR 44 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 42 | 28-Feb-25 | Vidot J | Sentence | Importation of a controlled drug contrary to section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 2016 read with section 22(a) of the Penal Code and punishable under section 5 and the Second Schedule of the said Act | Download | |
| HL v Republic (CR 41 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 43 (17 March 2025) | CR 41 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 43 | 17-Mar-25 | Vidot J | Ruling | Bail application | Download | |
| R v Croise (CO 88 of 2019) [2025] SCSC 46 (4 April 2025) | CO 88 of 2019 | [2025] SCSC 46 | 4-Apr-25 | Burhan J | Ruling | Possession of a controlled drug- Heroin | Download | |
| R v Valabhji & Anor (CO 4 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 51 (9 April 2025) | CO 4 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 51 | 9-Apr-25 | Govinden CJ | Ruling | Motion for extension of time for submission of report. 9 April 2025 | Download | |
| R v Prea (FH 09 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 54 (4 April 2025) | FH 09 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 54 | 4-Apr-25 | Madeleine J | Ruling | Application for further holding | Download | |
| Ernesta v R (CM 144 of 2023 (Arising in CO 52 of 2021)) [2025] SCSC 61 (25 April 2025) | CM 144 of 2023 | CO 52 of 2021 | [2025] SCSC 61 | 25-Apr-25 | Burhan J | Ruling | Application for recusal | Download |
| R v James (CO 95 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 62 (25 April 2025) | CO 95 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 62 | 25-Apr-25 | Burhan J | Sentence | Act intended to do grievous harm under section 219 (a) of the Penal Code (Cap 158) Act intended to do grievous harm under section 219 (a) of the Penal Code (Cap 158) | Download | |
| R v Ahmed (CR 53 of 2018) [2025] SCSC 64 (17 April 2025) | CR 53 of 2018 | [2025] SCSC 64 | 17-Apr-25 | Govinden CJ | Sentence | Trafficking in persons | Download | |
| R v DA (CR 79 of 2020) [2025] SCSC 70 (28 April 2025) | CR 79 of 2020 | [2025] SCSC 70 | 28-Apr-25 | Vidot J | Sentence | Sexual Assault Sentencing | Download | |
| R v Hoareau (CO 14 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 75 (6 May 2025) | CO 14 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 75 | 6-May-25 | Adeline J | Sentence | Sentencing on conviction for the offence of Acts intended to Cause Grievous Harm-section 219 (a) of the Penal Code – Accused convicted on guilty plea. | Download | |
| R v SH (CO 66 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 72 (16 May 2025) | CO 66 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 72 | 16-May-25 | Adeline J | Sentence | Sentencing on guilty plea. Accused convicted of causing Harm by way of unlawful omission contrary to and punishable under Section 230 of the Penal Code. | Download | |
| R v Wairimu (CO 90 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 81 (3 June 2025) | CO 90 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 81 | 3-Jun-25 | Madeleine J | Sentence | Importation of drugs | Download | |
| R v Dunienville & Ors (CO 03 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 84 (12 June 2025) | CO 03 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 84 | 12-Jun-25 | Burian J | Order | Remand order | Download | |
| Volcere v Republic (CM 27 of 2025 (Arising in CR 68 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 92 (20 June 2025) | CM 27 of 2025 | CR 68 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 92 | 20-Jun-25 | Adeline J | Order | Notice of Motion supported by affidavit evidence for order to be remanded to conditional bail in variation of order of remand in police custody. | Download |
| R v Pool (CO 2 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 108 (12 August 2025) | CO 2 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 108 | 12-Aug-25 | Adeline J | Judgment | Manslaughter (in the alternative) Causing Death by Dangerous Driving | Download | |
| R v Banane & Or (CO 12 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 111 (11 July 2025) | CO 12 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 111 | 11-Jul-25 | Esparon J | Sentence | Offence of trafficking a controlled drug | Download | |
| Mellie v R ((CN1/2024 (arising out of CR331/2023), CN2/2024 (arising out of CR332/2023), CN3/2024 (arising out of CR333/2023)) [2025] SCSC 115 (27 August 2025) | CN 1 of 2024; CN 2 of 2024; CN 3 of 2024 | CR 331 of 2023; CR 332 of 2023; CR 333 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 115 | 27-Aug-25 | Madeleine J | Judgment | Appeal against Sentence upon plea - Power of sentencing court to order consecutivenand concurrent sentences - Power of appellate court to interfere with sentences | Download |
| R v MC (CO 58 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 116 (5 August 2025) | CO 58 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 116 | 5-Aug-25 | Adeline J | Judgment | Accused prosecuted for sexual assault under Section 130 (1) read Section 130 (2) d – complainant/alleged victim of the assault below 15 years – The Act constituting the sexual assault not consented to – Section 130 (3) (b) –Accused also prosecuted for distribution of prohibited visual recording – Section 157 D of the Penal Code. | Download | |
| R v Valabhji & Ors (CO 04 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 117 (27 May 2025) | CO 04 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 117 | 27-May-25 | Govinden CJ | Ruling | Recusal Motion | ||
| R v Panagary (CR 22 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 120 (8 September 2025) | CR 22 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 120 | 8-Sep-25 | Vidot J | Ruling | Submission of No Case to Answer | Download | |
| R v D’unienville & Ors (CO 3 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 129 (30 May 2025) | CO 3 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 129 | 30-May-25 | Burian J | Ruling | Bail Application | ||
| R v BN (CO 31 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 127 (25 September 2025) | CO 31 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 127 | 25-Sep-25 | Esparon J | Sentence | Sexual Assault | Download | |
| R v DYC (CO 81 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 131 (12 August 2025) | CO 81 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 131 | 12-Aug-25 | Adeline J | Sentence | Sentencing on conviction for one count of seual assault | Download | |
| R v DYC (CO 81 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 130 (24 April 2025) | CO 81 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 130 | 24-Apr-25 | Adeline J | Judgment | Prosecution for the offence of sexual assault – Section 130 (1) read with Section 130 (2) (d) and Section 130 (3) of the Penal Code | ||
| R v LB (CO 70 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 134 (18 September 2025) | CO 70 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 134 | 18-Sep-25 | Burhan J | Judgment | Sexual Assault | Download | |
| R v Santos De Oliveira (CR 06 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 140 (28 May 2025) | CR 06 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 140 | 28-May-25 | Govinden CJ | Sentence | Importation of a controlled drug contrary to and punishable under Section 5 read with the second schedule of Misuse of Drug Act 2016 | Download | |
| R v TL (CO 21 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 141 (1 July 2025) | CO 21 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 141 | 1-Jul-25 | Govinden CJ | Sentence | Sexual Assault | Download | |
| R v Cupidon (CO 03 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 147 (11 November 2025) | CO 03 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 147 | 11-Nov-25 | Burian J | Ruling | Bail Application | ||
| R v Coopoosamy & Ors (CO 61 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 150 (14 November 2025) | CO 61 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 150 | 14-Nov-25 | Esparon J | Ruling | Application to amend charges | Download | |
| R v Ildris & Ors (CO 84 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 152 (5 Defcember 2025) | CO 84 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 152 | 5-Dec-25 | Burhan J | Judgment | Robbery with violence. CCTV evidence and identification by clothing | Download | |
| R v Dogley (CO 04 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 153 (11 December 2025) | CO 04 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 153 | 11-Dec-25 | Burhan J | Sentence | Sentence - Manslaughter contrary to section 192 of the Penal Code and punishable under section 195 | Download | |
| R v SG & Anor (CO 23 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 165 (15 December 2025) | CO 23 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 165 | 15-Dec-25 | Adeline J | Sentence | Sentencing on conviction of the offence of unlawful administering drug with common intent to procure miscarriage of a woman - section 147 of the Penal Code | Download | |
| R v Valabhji & Ors (CO 04 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 167 (5 November 2025) | CO 04 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 167 | 5-Nov-25 | Govinden CJ | Ruling | Bail Application by the 1st accused | ||
| R v Valabhji & Ors (CR 4 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 172 | CR 4 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 172 | 22-May-25 | Govinden CJ | Ruling | Voire Dire on authentication of Item D 13 |