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

Case NameMain Case NumberRelated Application NumberMedia Neutral CitationDecision DateBenchDecision TypeKeywords / Summary

Constitutional Court

Case NameMain Case NumberRelated Application NumberMedia Neutral CitationDecision DateBenchDecision TypeKeywords / Summary
Valabhji & Ors v The Commissioner of Police & OrsCP 2 of 2023[2026] SCCC 120 January 2026Dodin J (Presiding), Adeline, and Esparon JJJudgmentWhether 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 & OrsCP 01 of 2024MA 37 of 2026[2026] SCCC 23 March 2026Dodin J (Presiding), Adeline, and Esparon JJOrder
Tankov & Anor v Eden Island Village Management Association & OrsCP 03 & CP 04 of 2025[2026] SCCC 312 May 2026Burhan J (Presiding), Adeline, and Esparon JJRulingConstitutional challenge of Eden Island Village Management Association (VMA) in respect of Constitution Clauses in its Constitution; Preliminary Objections
Valabhji v Republic & OrsCP 9 of 2022[2026] SCCC 414 May 2026Burhan J (Presiding), Adeline, and Esparon JJJudgmentWhether 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.

Supreme Court (criminal)

Case NameMain Case NumberRelated Application NumberMedia Neutral CitationDecision DateBenchDecision TypeKeywords / Summary
The Republic VS Micheal Ah-kon CO 34/2024 (19 January 2026 [2026] SCSC 4CO 34 of 2024[2026] SCSC 419 January 2026 Govinden CJRuling on BailBail Application
Republic v D 'unienville & Ors (CO03/2025) 20th January 2026 [2026] SCSC 6CO 03 of 2025[2026] SCSC 520 January 2026Burian JOrderOrder
R v Mondon & Anor (CR 39/2025) [2026] SCSC 8 (25 January 2026)CO 39 of 2025[2026] SCSC 823-Jan-26Govinden CJRuling on BailBail Application
Republic v CJDJ (CR 33/2025) [2026] SCSC 9 (26 January 2026)CO 33 of 20252026] SCSC 926-JAN-2026Esparon JSentenceThe 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 LaurencineCO 55 of 2024[2026] SCSC 1523-Jan-26Adeline JFinal OrderSentencing 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 & OrsCO 12 of 2022[2026] SCSC 164 February 2026Adeline JSentenceSentencing 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’unienvilleCO 03 of 2025[2026] SCSC 174 February 2026Burian JRuling on BailBail Application
R v VitalCO 64 of 2024[2026] SCSC 2216 February 2026Adeline JSentenceSentencing 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 29CO 84 of 2023[2026] SCSC 2928 January 2026Burhan JSentenceSentence - Robbery
R v ValentinCR 63 of 2024[2026] SCSC 427 April 2026Madeleine JSentenceSentence 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 1422 January 2026Adeline JBail ConditionsRemand on conditional bail.
R v Pelissier (MC 03/2026) (10 March 2026)MC 03 of 2026[2026] SCSC 3710 March 2026Adeline JOrder 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 3827th February 2026Madeleine JOrder
Bonne v R (CN 15 of 2023 Appeal from CR 274 of 2022) (19th February 2026)CN 15 of 2023CR 274 of 2022[2026] SCSC 4019 February 2026Madeleine JJudgment Appeal against conviction and sentence
R v Labrosse (CO26/2025) [2026] (12th March 2026)CO 26 of 2025[2026] SCSC 4112th March 2026Burhan, JOrder

Supreme Court (civil)

Case NameMain Case NumberRelated Application NumberMedia Neutral CitationDecision DateBenchDecision TypeKeywords / Summary
Georgiev v JEY Labs IncCC 11 of 2025 [2026] SCSC 113 January 2026Burian JJudgment Breach of contract-misrepresentation-breach of fiduciary duty-damages.
Sugak v Celtic and another (CC 46/2025) 16th January 2026 [2026] SCSC 2CC 46 of 2025[2026] SCSC 216 January 2026Burian 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-2026Burian JRulling 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 NyandiareMC 01 of 2026[2026] SCSC 184 February 2026Burian JRulingOrder 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) LtdCC 26 of 2025MA 179 of 2025[2026] SCSC 196 February 2026Burian JRulingMotion 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 2025CM 20 of 2026[2026] SCSC 3211-Mar-2026Esparon JApplication for release of seized fundsThe 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 3526-Feb-2026Adeline JCivil suit- misjoinderThe 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 3617-Mar-2026Adeline JAppeal against Employment tribunal decisionThe 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 BriocheCA 08 of 2025[2026] SCSC 437 April 2026Adeline JJudgment on AppealAppeal 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 44MA 67 of 2022DV 47 of 2018[2026] SCSC 446 March 2026Burhan JJudgment Division of Matrimonial Property
Valentin v Bonnelame (MA385/2023 arising in DC97/2020) [2026] SCSC 45MA 385 of 2023DC 97 of 2020[2026] SCSC 4529 January 2026 Burhan JJudgement Division of Matrimonial Property
VMA v Eden Island Development Company (MA 4 of 2025 arising in MC 59 of 2024) 30th January 2026MC 59 of 2024MA 41 of 2025(MA 41 of 2025 (Arising in MC 59 of 2024))30 January 2026Burian JOrder Appointment of an Arbitrator
Michal Nowacki vs Katavzyna Dabrowska (CS 21 of 2022) (14 January 2026)CS 21 of 2022[2026] SCSC 1214 January 2026Adeline JJudgmentPlaintiff 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 1322 January 2026Adeline JJudgment 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 3922nd January 2026Madeleine, JOrder