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Judgment Databases

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Latest judgments

Soopramanien and ors v The Republic (SCA CR 18 of 2022) [2023] SCCA 8 (26 April 2023);

Appeal against sentence for importation of controlled drugs, heroin and cannabis resin.

Charles and Parekh v The Republic (SCA CR 10 of 2022, SCA CR 13 of 2022) [2023] SCCA 6 (26 April 2023);

Appeal against conviction for murder

Samson v The Republic (SCA CR 15 of 2021) [2023] SCCA 7 (26 April 2023);

Appeal against conviction for offences of aggravating trafficking of a person and trafficking of a person.

Payette v Nicette (SCA 24 of 2021) [2023] SCCA 22 (26 April 2023);

Encroachment and illegal constructions ― Extinctive prescription ― Acquisitive prescription. Appeal is dismissed in its entirety. No order as to costs

H. Savy Insurance Co. Ltd v Oceana Fisheries Ltd (SCA 19 of 2021) [2023] SCCA 20 (26 April 2023);

insurance contract - exception of wear and tear- whether the breakdown of machinery was caused by the salinity of water in the plant provided by third party or wear and tear – objections to evidence

Esparon v Philo (SCA 17 of 2021) [2023] SCCA 15 (26 April 2023);

Appeal against a decision of the Supreme Court – Delict – the burden of proof on Defendant when a criminal conviction is admissible in a civil trial.