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. | |
| Underwood v Michel ( MA315/2024) [2026] (19 January 2026) | MA 315 of 2024 | [2026] SCSC 51 | 19 January 2026 | Madeleine J | ORDER | ||
| AG v Krishna Mart & Company Proprietary Limited (CS88/2024) [2026] (4th February 2026) | CS 88 of 2024 | [2026] SCSC 52 | 04 February 2026 | Carolus J | ORDER | ||
| Jouaneau v Jouaneau (MA04/2026) [2026] ($ February 2026) | MA 044 of 2026 | (Arising in DV 182 of 2016) | [2026] SCSC 53 | 04 February 2026 | Carolus J | Ruling | Application for Conditional Order of Divorce to me made absolute – Article 232 of the Civil Code of Seychelles Act, 2020 – Rule 31 of the Matrimonial Causes Rules |
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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 (22 May 2025) | CR 4 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 172 | 22-May-25 | Govinden CJ | Ruling | Voire Dire on authentication of Item D 13 | ||
| R v Payet (MC 04 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 10 (14 January 2025) | MC 04 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 10 | 14 January 2025 | Adeline J | Order | Order for forfeiture of cash seized/section 74 (2) and 76 (1) 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 | DOWNLOAD |
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| Mohamad v Samson (MA 58 of 2024 (Arising in CS 26 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 1 (9 January 2025) | MA 58 of 2024 | CS 26 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 1 | 45666 | Esparon J | Order | Application for injunctions | Download |
| The Bar Association v The Chief Justice & Ors (MC 35 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 2 (13 January 2025) | MC 35 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 2 | 45670 | Adeline J | Order | Leave to proceed with judicial review - Supreme Court (Supervisory Jurisdiction Over Subordinate Tribunals and Adjudicative Authorities) Rules - Rules 1(2),2 (1), 2 (2), 6 (1) and 6 (2) - Article 125 (1) (c) of the constitution. | Download | |
| Lui v Huobi Global Limited (CS 124 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 3 (15 January 2025) | CS 124 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 3 | 45672 | Esparon J | Order | Action by way of Plaint alleging fault against the Defendant under Article 1382 of the Civil Code of Seychelles Act, 2020 | Download | |
| Victor v Valmont & Anor (MC 59 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 6 (24 January 2025) | MC 59 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 6 | 45681 | Madeleine J | Order | Application for Writ Habere Facias Possessionem - Production of Relevant Documentsfor Court's determination of application and objections thereto | Download | |
| Lautee v Hoareau & Ors (MA 10 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 7 (30 January 2025) | MA 10 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 7 | 45687 | Adeline J | Ruling | Application for removal of inhibition order entered against the property | Download | |
| Valabhji v The Commissioner of Police (MA 273 of 2024 (arising out of MC 01 of 2023)) [2025] SCSC 9 (6 February 2025) | MA 273 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 9 | 45694 | Esparon J | Judgment | Download | ||
| REMOVED FROM THIS LIST - CRIM | [2025] SCSC 10 | 45671 | Adeline J | |||||
| Execujet Aviation Pty Ltd v Euro Aviation Ltd & Anor (MA 181 of 2024 (Arising in CS 54 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 11 (14 February 2025) | MA 181 of 2024 | CS 54 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 11 | 45702 | Carolus J | Ruling | Application for leave to Appeal | Download |
| MUA Limited v Mazu (PTY) LTD (CA 20 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 12 (12 February 2025) | CA 20 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 12 | 45700 | Madeleine J | Judgment | Appeals from Magistrates Court to Supreme Court | Download | |
| Euro Aviation Ltd v Albert & Anor (MA 83 of 2024 (Arising in CS 39 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 13 (17 February 2025) | MA 83 of 2024 | CS 39 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 13 | 45705 | Carolus J | Ruling | Application for Interlocutory Injunction | Download |
| Al Darwish v Eden Island Village Management Association (CS 68 of 2021) [2025] SCSC 15 (24 January 2025) | CS 68 of 2021 | [2025] SCSC 15 | 45681 | Carolus J | Judgment | Injunctive relief by way of plaint - Breach of Constitution of association | Download | |
| Chan Sing Chung v Kim Koon & Ors (Arising in MC 04 of 2020) [2025] SCSC 17 (5 February 2025) | MC 04 of 2020 | MC 04 of 2020 | [2025] SCSC 17 | 45693 | Govinden CJ | Ruling | Motion of the Judgment Creditor on interest on award in the Judgment | Download |
| AG v Krishna Mart & Company Proprietary Limited (MA 288 of 2024 (Arising in CS 88 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 19 (25 February 2025) | MA 288 of 2024 | CS 88 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 19 | 45713 | Carolus J | Order | Substituted service - Section 42 Seychelles COde of Civil Procedure | Download |
| Seychelles Trading Company v Ghianni (CA 14 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 21 (21 February 2025) | CA 14 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 21 | 45709 | Adeline J | Ruling | Appeal to the Supreme Court against Judgment of Employment Tribunal | Download | |
| MUA Limited v Mazu (PTY) LTD (MA of 2023 (arising in CA 20 of 2022)) [2025] SCSC 14 (12 February 2025) | CA 20 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 22 | 45700 | Madeleine J | Ruling | Amendment of grounds of Appeal | Download | |
| Gabriel v Registrar of the Supreme Court & Ors (MC 66 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 23 (5 March 2025) | MC 66 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 23 | 45721 | Adeline J | Ruling | Leave to proceed with Judicial Review | Download | |
| Bodwell v Bodwell (MA 91 of 2024 (Arising in DC 139 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 26 (13 March 2025) | MA 91 of 2024 | DC 139 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 26 | 45729 | Madeleine J | Ruling | Leave to apply for property order out of time | Download |
| D B v Mathiot and Anor (CS 97 of 2021) [2025] SCSC 28 (12 March 2025) | CS 97 of 2021 | [2025] SCSC 28 | 45728 | Burhan J | Judgment | claim against both defendants plus interests and costs | Download | |
| Euro Aviation Limited Seychelles v Civil Aviation Authority (MA 32 of 2025 (Arising in CS 39 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 30 (6 March 2025) | MA 32 of 2025 | CS 39 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 30 | 45722 | Carolus J | Ruling | Substitution of Defendant - Section 177 of Seychelles Code of Civil Procedure | Download |
| Lui v Huobi Global Limited (MA 11 of 2025 (Arising in CS 124 of 2023)) [2025] SCSC 34 (20 March 2025) | MA 11 of 2025 | CS 124 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 34 | 45736 | Esparon J | Ruling | Application seeking an order from this Court for Validation of provisional order | Download |
| Rakotoasimbola & Or v Sinon (CS 94 of 2021) [2025] SCSC 39 (3 March 2025) | CS 94 of 2021 | [2025] SCSC 39 | 45719 | Adeline J | Judgment | Action in delict arising out of road trafffic accident | Download | |
| Desaubin v Magnan (MA 414 of 2023 (Arising in CS 01 of 2011) [2025] SCSC 41 (17 February 2025) | MA 414 of 2023 | CS 01 of 2011 | [2025] SCSC 41 | 45705 | Adeline J | Ruling | Execution of Judgment | Download |
| Marchessau v Eudoo (Pty) Ltd (MA 228 of 2024 (Arising in CS 43 of 2019)) [2025] SCSC 44 (3 April 2025) | MA 228 of 2024 | CS 43 of 2019 | [2025] SCSC 44 | 45750 | Burhan J | Order | Application by Judgment Creditor to enhance monthly payments | Download |
| Government of Seychelles v Cushion & Anor (MC 78 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 45 (3 April 2025) | MC 78 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 45 | 45750 | Burhan J | Order | An Interlocutory Order and an Order for the Appointment of a Receiver | Download | |
| Banane v Banane and Ors (MC 43 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 47 (11 April 2025) | MC 43 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 47 | 45758 | Pillay J | Judgment | Division in kind | Download | |
| Sophola & Ors v Rose (CA 14 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 48 (19 March 2025) | CA 14 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 48 | 45735 | Adeline J | Judgment on Appeal | Appeal from Magistrates Court - Breach of Contract | Download | |
| Kjellerup v Hoareau (CS 18 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 49 (4 April 2025) | CS 18 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 49 | 45751 | Madeleine J | Judgment on Appeal | Acknowledgement of Debt | Download | |
| Drury v Aux Cayes Fintech Co. Ltd (MC 87 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 50 (8 April 2025) | MC 87 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 50 | 45755 | Adeline J | Order | Application for an extension of time to file Notice of Appeal out of time - Rules 5 and 6(1) of the Appeal Rules under the Courts Act, Cap 52-judgment to appeal against already been executed Judgment debt paid | Download | |
| Rosebelle (Pty) Ltd v Remoto (MC 34 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 52 (4 April 2025) | MC 34 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 52 | 45751 | Madeleine J | Judgment | Application for extension of time - Rule 5 Courts Act (Appeal Rules) - Supreme Court has discretion to extend time to file notice of appeal and memorandum of appeal as is reasonable in the circumstances on sufficient grounds | Download | |
| Rosebelle (Pty) Ltd v Remoto (MA 164 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 53 (4 April 2025) | MA 164 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 53 | 45751 | Madeleine J | Judgment | Application to for stay of execution of Judgment – Application dismissed where based on an application for extension of time to file notice of appeal that has been refused | Download | |
| Seychelles Trading Company v Balthilde (MC 2 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 55 (8 April 2025) | MC 2 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 55 | 45755 | Adeline J | Order | Application for an extension of time to file Notice of Appeal out of time - Rules 5 and 6(1) of the Appeal Rules under the Courts Act, Cap 52- judgment to appeal against already been executed - Judgment debt paid. | Download | |
| Petersen v Registrar of International Business Companies (MC 88 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 56 (17 April 2025) | MC 88 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 56 | 45764 | Pillay J | Judgment | Reinstatement of Company on Register of International Business Companies | Download | |
| Exparte: The Government of Seychelles (XP 29 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 58 (16 April 2025) | XP 29 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 58 | 45763 | Burian J | Ruling | For an interim order pursuant to Section 3 of the Proceeds of (Crime Civil Confiscation) Act 2008 | Download | |
| Zheng Wu v Borisenko (CS 21 of 2020) [2025] SCSC 59 (28 March 2025) | CS 21 of 2020 | [2025] SCSC 59 | 45744 | Madeleine J | Judgment | Acknowledgement of Debt | Download | |
| Estate of the late Andre Delhomme v AG (CS 79 of 2020) [2025] SCSC 60 (28 March 2025) | CS 79 of 2020 | [2025] SCSC 60 | 45744 | Carolus J | Judgment | Action for rescission of contract of sale of immovable property – non –payment of part of purchase price – Burden of proof – Article 1315 Civil Code 1976 – Article 1184 Civil Code 1976 – Proof of non-payment | Download | |
| Exparte: The Government of Seychelles (XP 33 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 65 (22 April 2025) | XP 33 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 65 | 45769 | Burian J | Order | For an interim order pursuant to Section 3 POCCA | Download | |
| Fanchette v The Attorney General (CS 84 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 66 (2 May 2025) | CS 84 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 66 | 45779 | Burhan J | Judgement | Faute in law; alleged unilateral reduction in salary. | Download | |
| Development Bank of Seychelles Ltd v Morin & Anor (CM 06 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 67 (5 May 2025) | CM 06 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 67 | 45782 | Burian J | Judgment of Adjudication | Sale by Levy of immovable property subject to a "saisie immobiliere" preceded by a "commandment" - Immovable Property (Judicial Sales) | Download | |
| Pras Island Security (Pty) Ltd [2025] (MA 85 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 68 (30 April 2025) | MA 85 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 68 | 45777 | Burian J | Ruling | Exparte application for provisional seizure of moneys belonging to the Defendant in the hands of a third party order granted. | Download | |
| Development Bank of Seychelles v Juluis (CM 21 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 69 (28 April 2025) | CM 21 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 69 | 45775 | Vidot J | Judgment of Adjudication | Sale by levy of immovable property subject to a seizure preceded by a "commandment" - Immovable Property (Judicial Sales) Act (Cap 94) | Download | |
| Ex parte: The Government of Seychelles (XP 15 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 71 (2 May 2025) | XP 15 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 71 | 45779 | Adeline J | Order | Application for an interim order under Section 3 (1) of the Proceeds of Crime (Confiscation) Act, 2008 “POCCCA” | Download | |
| Contoret & Ors v Dick & Ors (CS 53 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 73 (14 May 2025) | CS 53 of 2024 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 73 | 45791 | Pillay J | Ruling | Plea in limine | Download |
| Pauline v Guichard (CA 23 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 74 (14 March 2025) | CA 23 of 2023 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 74 | 45730 | Adeline J | Judgment on appeal | Appeal to the Supreme Court against the judgment of the Magistrate Court | Download |
| Beach Soccer World Cup 2025 (Seychelles) Limited v Pras Island Security (Pty) Limited (MA 95 of 2025 (Arising in CC 06 of 2025)) [2025] SCSC 76 (9 May 2025) | MA 95 of 2025 | CC 06 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 76 | 45786 | Burian J | Ruling | Motion to set aside or vary an order for provisional seizure of moneys belonging to the applicant in bank accounts | Download |
| Lablache v Lablache (CC 19 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 77 (23 May 2025) | CC 19 of 2025 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 77 | 45800 | Burian J | Ruling | Point of law- use of digital signature | Download |
| Standish & Anor v Financial Services Authority (CC 3 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 78 (3 June 2025) | CC 3 of 2025 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 78 | 45811 | Burian J | Ruling | Plea in limine raised upon application to restore name of IBC to the register- IBC Act 2016 | Download |
| Standish & Anor v Financial Services Authority (CC 02 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 79 (3 June 2025) | CC 02 of 2025 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 79 | 45811 | Burian J | Ruling | Plea in limine raised upon application to restore name of IBC to the register- IBC Act 2016 | Download |
| Cutting Edge v Seychelles Credit Union (MA 305 of 2024 (Arising in CS 87 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 82 (30 May 2025) | MA 305 of 2024 | CS 87 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 82 | 45807 | Madeleine J | Ruling | Application for leave to amend plaint | Download |
| Gregoire’s Company Limited v Payet (MA 16 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 83 (12 June 2025) | MA 16 of 2025 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 83 | 45820 | Esparon J | Judgment | Action by way of plaint whereby the plaintiff is alleging that the acts committed by the defendant amounted to a faute namely the tort of trespass | Download |
| Seychelles International Mercantile Banking Corporation Limited v Bastienne & Anor (CM 06 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 85 (23 June 2025) | CM 06 of 2024 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 85 | 45831 | Burian J | Ruling | Postponment of sale- commandmant- immovable property (Judicial Sales Act) | Download |
| Aux Cayes Fintech Co. Ltd v Liu (MA 309 of 2024 (Arising in CS 125 of 2023)) [2025] SCSC 87 (12 June 2025) | MA 309 of 2024 | CS 125 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 87 | 45820 | Madeleine J | Ruling | Application for leave to Appeal interlocutory judgment order of Supreme Court | Download |
| AG v Krishna Mart & Company Proprietary Limited (MA 55 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 88 (13 June 2025) | MA 55 of 2025 | CS 88/2024 | [2025] SCSC 88 | 45821 | Carolus J | Ruling | Service on Director of company on behalf of company- Leave to Appeal | Download |
| Quatre & Anor v The Curator (MC 67 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 89 (13 June 2025) | MC 67 of 2024 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 89 | 45821 | Carolus J | Ruling | vesting order of property of absentees in Curator | Download |
| Mauritian Union Assurance v Laurence (CA 13 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 90 (23 May 2025) | CA 13 of 2025 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 90 | 45800 | Esparon J | Judgment | Appeal against the decision of the learned Magistrate | |
| Lazare Properties Limited v Ministry of Employment & Social Affairs (MA 121 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 91 (2 July 2025) | MA 121 of 2025 | MC 46/2025 | [2025] SCSC 91 | 45840 | Carolus J | Ruling | Aplication for leave to proceed with application for Judicial Review | Download |
| Gamatis and Anor v Bank of Baroda (MA 130 of 2025, MA 128 of 2025 & MA 135 of 2025 (Arising out of CM 41 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 93 (27 June 2025) | MA 130 of 2025 | CM 41/2024 | [2025] SCSC 93 | 45835 | Burian J | Ruling | Stay of execution- request for time to secure legal representation | Download |
| Naidoo v Mahoune (MA 290 of 2024 (Arising in CS 25 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 94 (9 July 2025) | MA 290 of 2024 | CS 25 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 94 | 45847 | Madeleine J | Ruling | Third paty proceeding | Download |
| The International Business Companies Act and Ors v Finiancial Services Authority (CC 16 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 95 (10 July 2025) | CC 16 of 2025 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 95 | 45848 | Burian J | Ruling | Application to restore name of IBC to the Register | Download |
| Worth v The Planning Authority (MC 48 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 96 (10 July 2025) | MC 48 of 2025 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 96 | 45848 | Adeline J | Ruling | Leave to proceed with Judicial Review | Download |
| Bar Association of Seychelles v The Honourable Chief Justice & Ors (MA 14 of 2025 (Arising in MC 35 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 99 (16 July 2025) | MA 14 of 2025 | MC 35 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 99 | 45854 | Adeline J | Ruling | Leave to appeal aganist ruling of Supreme Court denying the Petitioner leave to proceed with Judicial Review | Download |
| Herminie v Alexis (CA 15 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 97 (17 July 2025) | CA 15 of 2024 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 97 | 45855 | Esparon J | Judgement | Appeal from the decision of the fair trading Tribunal | Download |
| Hunt v Hunt (MA 26 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 98 (10 July 2025) | MA 26 of 2025 | MC 23 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 98 | 45848 | Burhan J | Ruling | Article 1033 of the Civil Code: Legal Limits, Procedural Fairness, and Functional Inactivity | Download |
| Bar Association of Seychelles v The Honourable Chief Justice & Ors (MA 14 of 2025 (Arising in MC 35 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 100 (16 July 2025) | MA 14 of 2025 | MC 35 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 100 | 45854 | Adeline J | Ruling | Leave to appeal against the ruling of the Supreme Court denying the Petitioner leave to proceed with judicial review. | Download |
| Hunt v Denousse (MA 27 of 2025 (Arising in MC 23 of 2023)) [2025] SCSC 101 (22 July 2025) | MA 27 of 2025 | MC 23 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 101 | 45860 | Burhan J | Ruling | Application for an order of eviction for unlawful occupation. Co-executor's authority to do so. | Download |
| IPHS v Vijay Construction (Proprietary) Ltd (MA 45 of 2025 (Arising in MC 08 of 2020)) [2025] SCSC 102 (22 July 2025) | MA 45 of 2025 | MC 08 of 2020 | [2025] SCSC 102 | 45860 | Burhan J | Ruling | Enforcement of award under the Commercial Code and Seychelles Code of Procedure | Download |
| The Government of Seychelles and Rino D’unienville (MA 172 of 2024 (Arising in MC 62 of 2023)) [2025] SCSC 104 (17 July 2025) | MA 172 of 2024 | MC 62 of 2023 | [2025] SCSC 104 | 45855 | Adeline J | Final Order | Application for leave to allow oral evidence pursuant to Section 4(8) of the Proceeds of Crime (Civil Confiscation) Aet (POCCCA") in proceedings for interlocutory orders under Section 4 and 8 of POCCCA. | Download |
| Hooloomann Project Services Limited v Commissioner of the Seychelles Revenue (MA 263 of 2024 (Arising in CA 08 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 103 (17 July 2025) | MA 263 of 2024 | CA 08 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 103 | 45855 | Vidot J | Ruling | Application for Stay of Execution pending appeal of an Order of the Revenue Tribunal; appeal on question of law only (section 78(4) of the Revenue Administration Act. | Download |
| Monthy v The Attorney General (CA 20 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 105 (1 August 2025) | CA 20 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 105 | 45870 | Adeline J | Final order | Appeal | Download | |
| Monthy Transit Self-Catering Apartments (Pty) Ltd v Hospitality Management Services (Pty Ltd) (MA 215 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 106 (7 August 2025) | MA 215 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 106 | 45876 | Esparon J | Ruling | Application for summons to show cause- Plea in Limine Litis | Download | |
| Pointe v Payet (MA 29 of 2025 (Arising in DV 16 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 107 (13 August 2025) | MA 29 of 2025 | DV 16 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 107 | 45882 | Adeline J | Final order | Inhibition order in terms of Section 76 (1) and (2) of the Land Registration Act – Immoveable properties to be inhibited are registered on the Respondent, as a natural person, and on a company, as an artificial person, which are two separate legal entities. | Download |
| Grandcourt v Seychelles Petroleum Company Limited (MA 58 of 2025 (Arising in CM 33 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 109 (27 August 2025) | MA 58 of 2025 | CM 33 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 109 | 45896 | Burian J | Ruling | Postponement of Sale – Commandment - Immovable Property (Judicial Sales) Act – section 36 of the Immovable Property (Judicial Sales) Act | Download |
| Camille & Anor v Kolsch & Ors (MA 156 of 2024 (Arising in CS 07 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 110 (27 August 2025) | MA 156 of 2024 | CS 07 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 110 | 45896 | Madeleine J | Ruling | Application for Interlocutory Injunction | Download |
| Boué v The Government of Seychelles (MA 42 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 112 (14 July 2025) | MA 42 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 112 | 45852 | Esparon J | Ruling | Application seeking an Order from this Court granting leave to the Applicant to Appeal from an interlocutory order or Ruling. | Download | |
| Valabhji & Or v ACCS (CM 138 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 113 (8 July 2025) | CM 138 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 113 | 45846 | Esparon J | Ruling | Application seeking an Order from the Court for a variation of the Restraint Order pursuant to section 27(6) of the Anti-Money Laundering Act 2006 (as amended) | Download | |
| Seychelles International Mercantile Banking Corporation Limited (CM 15 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 119 (24 June 2025) | CM 15 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 119 | 45832 | Burian J | Ruling | Sale by Levy of immovable property subject to a “saisie immobilière” preceded by a “commandment” – Immovable Property (Judicial Sales) Act (Cap 94) | Download | |
| Tankov v Village Management Association (CC 04 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 121 (9 September 2025) | CC 04 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 121 | 45909 | Burian J | Ruling | Plea in Limine Litis-arbitration clause- jurisdiction of Supreme Court | Download | |
| Alysé Company (Pty) Ltd v Eden Island Management Association (CC 5 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 122 (9 September 2025) | CC 5 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 122 | 45909 | Burian J | Ruling | Application for interlocutory injunction by way of notice of motion. | Download | |
| Tankov v Eden Island Village Management Association (MA 78 of 2025 (Arising out of CC 04 of 2025)) [2025] SCSC 123 (9 September 2025) | MA 78 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 123 | 45909 | Burian J | Ruling | Application for interlocutory injunction by way of notice of motion. | Download | |
| Alysé Company (Pty) Ltd v Eden Island Management Association (MA 79 of 2025 (Arising out of CC 05 of 2025)) [2025] SCSC 124 (9 September 2025) | MA 79 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 124 | 45909 | Burian J | Ruling | Application for interlocutory injunction by way of notice of motion. | Download | |
| In the matter of Sangatta Holdings Limited and in the matter of the Companies Act 1972 (CC 17 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 125 (25 July 2025) | CC 17 of 2025 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 125 | 45863 | Burian J | Ruling | Download | |
| Cork & Anor v Corbett & Ors (MA 149 of 2025 (Arising in СС 71 of 2025)) [2025] SCSC 126 (25 July 2025) | MA 149 of 2025 | CC 71 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 126 | 45863 | Burian J | Ruling | Download | |
| Pillay & Ors v Pillay (CS 87 of 2021) [2025] SCSC 128 (18 September 2025) | CS 87 of 2021 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 128 | 45918 | Esparon J | Ruling | Action for breach of contract | Download |
| Gill v Gill (MA 193 of 2025 (Arising in CS 124 of 2022)) [2025] SCSC 135 (30 September 2025) | MA 193 of 2025 | CS 124 of 2022 | [2025] SCSC 135 | 45930 | Carolus J | Order | Download | |
| Bluemoonstudio Inc v Bybit Technology Limited (CC 40 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 138 (25 August 2025) | CC 40 of 2025 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 138 | 45936 | Burian J | Judgment | Declaration of ownership-return of frozen cryptocurrency assets | Download |
| Exuper and Michella Shop v Emile (CA 16 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 133 (29 May 2025) | CA 16 of 2024 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 133 | 45796 | Adeline J | Judgment | Appeal to the Supreme Court against the judgment of the Employment Tribunal. | Download |
| Feed Factors Ltd & Ors v Registrar of International Business Companies (MC 65 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 136 (10 October 2025) | MC 65 of 2025 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 136 | 45940 | Burian J | Ruling | Application to restore name of International Business Company to the Register - International Business Companies Act 2016. | Download |
| Laboudallon v Tang & Ors (CS 77 of 2020) [2025] SCSC 132 (30 September 2025) | CS 77 of 2020 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 132 | 45930 | Burhan J | Judgment | Rescission of agreement | Download |
| Phara Sophia Bothe & Ors v Robert Noddyn & Or (MA28/2024) (MA 28 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 137 (14 October 2025) | MA 28 of 2024 | CS 134 of 2007 | [2025] SCSC 137 | 45944 | Esparon J | Ruling | To issue a summons against the Respondents to show cause why they should not be committed to civil imprisonment for failure to pay the Judgment debt. | Download |
| Ex Parte: Karin Belmont (XP 27 of 2025) [2025] SCSC 138 (21 October 2025) | XP 27 of 2025 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 138 | 45951 | Adeline J | Judgment | Declaration of a "qualifying relationship” by virtue of Section 260 read with Section 259 of the Civil Code of Seychelles Act, 2020. | Download |
| The Government of Seychelles v Chang-Tave & Ors (MA 234 of 2024 (Arising in MC 08 of 2024)) [2025] SCSC 139 (20 October 2025) | MA 234 of 2024 | MC 08 of 2024 | [2025] SCSC 139 | 45950 | Adeline J | Ruling | Application for leave to intervene in proceedings for a disposal order against the Respondents under Section 5 of the Proceeds of Crime (Civil Confiscation) Act, 2008 read with Section 117 of the Seychelles Code of Civil Procedure. | Download |
| International School Seychelles v Ministry of Employment & Social Affairs (MC 83 of 2023) [2025] SCSC 142 (5 November 2025) | MC 83 of 2023 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 142 | 45966 | Carolus J | Ruling | Leave to proceed with application for Judicial Review | Download |
| Zil Pasyon Residences Limited v Deforrey (MA 174 of 2025 (Arising in CC 76 of 2025)) [2025] SCSC 156 (4 December 2025) | MA 174 of 2025 | CC 76 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 156 | 45995 | Burian J | Order | Download | |
| Bar Association of Seychelles v The Honourable Chief Justice & Ors (MA 168 of 2025 (Arising in MC 9 of 2025)) [2025] SCSC 158 (26 November 2025) | MA 168 of 2025 | MC 9 of 2025 | [2025] SCSC 158 | 45987 | Adeline J | Order | Leave to appeal against decision refusing leave to proceed with judicial review - Article 2(1) and Article 8 of the Supreme Court (Supervisory Jurisdiction over Subordinate Courts, Tribunal and Adjudicating Authorities) Rules | |
| Hoareau v Charles & Ors (MC 74 of 2022) [2025] SCSC 163 (11 December 2025) | MC 74 of 2022 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 163 | 46002 | Adeline J | Judgment | Revocation of appointment as executor - Section 25 (4) of the Curatelle Act, 2021 | Download |
| Chetty v Andre (MA 109 of 2025 (Arising in MA 369 of 2023) (Arising in DC 79 of 2023)) [2025] SCSC 164 (13 November 2025) | MA 109 of 2025 | MA 369 of 2023 (Arising in DC 79 of 2023) | [2025] SCSC 164 | 45974 | Adeline J | Ruling | Application by notice of motion for court order to order registration of matrimonial property V17035 A4/6 in the name of the Applicant amid the failure of the Respondent to pay the Applicant her share of the value of the property within the 6 months period ordered. | Download |
| Ex parte Ugnich (MA 108 of 2025 (Arising in MC 53 of 2018)) [2025] SCSC 169 (5 November 2025) | MA 108 of 2025 | MC 53 of 2018 | [2025] SCSC 169 | 45966 | Adeline J | Ruling | Registration of land following Court determination - Applicant sole legal and beneficial owner of the land to be registered in its name. | Download |
| Island Conservation Society v Bastienne (CA 30 of 2024; CA 33 of 2024) [2025] SCSC 170 (18 November 2025) | CA 30 of 2024; CA 33 of 2024 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 170 | 45979 | Adeline J | Judgment on Appeal | Appeal and cross appeal against the ruling of the Employment Tribunal. | Download |
| Exparte: Panagary (XP 79 of 2024) [2025] SCCA 12 (9 July 2025) | XP 79 of 2024 | N/A | [2025] SCSC 171 | 45847 | Pillay J | Ruling | Legality of preliminary objections filed by the Attorney General as Ministère Public | Download |
Constitutional Judgements
| CASE NAME | MAIN CASE NUMBER | RELATED APPLICATION NUMBER | MEDIA NEUTRAL CITATION | DECISION DATE | BENCH | DECISION TYPE | KEYWORDS / SUMMARY | DOWNLOAD |
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| Valabhji v The Republic & Ors (CP 9 of 2022) [2025] SCCC 1 (25 March 2025) | CP 9 of 2022 | [2025] SCCC 1 | 45741 | Burhan J (Presiding), Adeline J, Esparon J | Ruling | Application to dismiss petition | Download | |
| Valabhji v The Republic & Ors (MA 112 of 2024 (Arising in CP 12 of 2022)) [2025] SCCC 2 (10 April 2025) | MA 112 of 2024 | CP 12 of 2022 | [2025] SCCC 2 | 45757 | Burhan J (Presiding), Adeline J, Esparon J | Order | An application for leave to make an incidental demand to file a further a affidavit with new evidence in support of facts in the petition which were not available or known to the Petitioner at the time of filing of the petition | Download |
| Stevenson-Delhomme v Government of Seychelles & Anor (CP 3 of 2024) [2025] SCCC 3 (27 March 2025) | CP 3 of 2024 | [2025] SCCC 3 | 45743 | Burhan J (Presiding), Dodin J, Vidot J | Order | For a judgment ordering the 1st Respondent to return the parcels of land and pay compensation for the compulsory acquisition of two land parcels that originally belonged a Seychellois citizen who is since deceased and now represented by executors of her estate. Rule 4(1) of Part III Schedule 7 and Articles 130 and 46 of the Constitution | Download | |
| Soopramanien v Government of Seychelles & Ors (MA 12 of 2025 (Arising in CP 05 of 2024)) [2025] SCCC 4 (5 June 2025) | MA 12 of 2025 | CP 05 of 2024 | [2025] SCCC 4 | 45813 | Burhan J (Presiding), Vidot J, Esparon J | Ruling | Article 16 read with Article 29 of the Constitution of the Republic of Seychelles. Prisoners right to overseas treatment | Download |
| Valabhji v The Republic & Ors (CP 9 of 2022) [2025] SCCC 5 (27 June 2025) | CP 9 of 2022 | [2025] SCCC 5 | 45835 | Burhan J (Presiding), Adeline J, Esparon J | Ruling | Application to dismiss petition | ||
| Soopramanien & Ors v The Republic & Anor (CP 11 of 2022) [2025] SCCC 6 (1 July 2025) | CP 11 of 2022 | [2025] SCCC 6 | 45839 | Burhan J (Presiding), Dodin J, Adeline J | Judgment | Constitutional challenge of Section 30 (2) of the Prisons Act; remission in cases of aggravated MODA 2016 offences | Download | |
| Valabhji & Anor v Republic & Anor (MA 119 of 2025 (Arising in CP 05 of 2025)) [2025] SCCC 7 (1 August 2025) | MA 119 of 2025 | CP 05 of 2025 | [2025] SCCC 7 | 45870 | Burhan J (Presideing), Pilay J, Adeline J | Ruling | Application for stay of proceedings | Download |
| Valabhji v The Republic & Ors (CP 12 of 2022) [2025] SCCC 8 (30 September 2025) | CP 12 of 2022 | [2025] SCCC 8 | 45930 | Burhan J (Presiding), Adeline J, Esparon J | Ruling | A request for further particulars pursuant to Rule 2 (2) of the Constitutional Court (Application, Contravention, Enforcement or Interpretation of the Constitution) Rules. |