The Human Rights Law Index is a collection of international treaties and case law from African courts on topics relating to human rights. The case selection aims to provide a snapshot of human rights law in a country, as well as within the African Union. The index currently covers over 1000 documents.
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| Court of Appeal | H. Savy Insurance Co Ltd v Ernesta & Anor (MA 06/2021) [2021] SCCA 2 (23 March 2021); | 23 Mar 2021 | Civil Procedure Seychelles Court of Appeal Rules Seychelles Code of Civil Procedure Act H Savy Ins... | |
| Court of Appeal | Nourrice v Salome (SCA 52/2018 (Appeal from CS 49/2015)) [2021] SCCA 7 (30 April 2021); | 30 Apr 2021 | Civil Procedure Property Law Labonte & Ano v Bason (SCA 13/ 1996) [1997] SCCA 24 (21 March... | |
| Court of Appeal | Roselie & Ors v Roselie (SCA 41/2018 (Appeal from CS 112/2014) SCSC 645)) [2021] SCCA 9 (30 April 2021); | 30 Apr 2021 | Inheritance, donation deguisee, fraud, challenge of authenticity of the deceased signature,... | |
| Supreme Court | H. Savy Insurance Company Limited v Ernesta & Anor (MA 152/2020 (arising in CS 65/2016)) [2021] SCSC 7 (18 January 2021); | 18 Jan 2021 | Stay of execution of judgment pending appeal-section 203 of the Seychelles Code of Civil Procedure... | |
| Court of Appeal | International School Seychelles v Marzochi & Or (SCA 60/2018 (Appeal from CC 16/2017)) [2021] SCCA 24 (11 June 2021); | 11 Jun 2021 | Civil Procedure (1) The Appeal is allowed (2) The judgment is overruled (3) The plaint is... | |
| Court of Appeal | Parthiban v Oliaji &Ors (SCA 55/2018 Appeal from CC8/2016) [2018] SCSC 858) [2021] SCCA 26 (09 July 2021); | 09 Jul 2021 | Appeal against the decision of Supreme Court dismissing claim for specific performance of an... | |
| Court of Appeal | DF Project Properties (Pty) Ltd v Fregate Island Pvt Limited (SCA 56/2018 and SCA 63/2018 Appeal from CC 29/2014) [2021] SCCA 28 (21 July 2021); | 21 Jul 2021 | enforcement of foreign judgment, section 227 of the Seychelles Code of Civil Procedure, conditions... | |
| Court of Appeal | Ex-Parte Baillon (SCA 12/2019 (Appeal from XP201/2018) [2021] SCCA 33 (13 August 2021); | 13 Aug 2021 | Appeal against the decision of Supreme Court dismissing application for appointment of executor –... | |
| Court of Appeal | Confait & Anor V Port-Louise and Anor (SCA 66/2018 (Appeal from CS 06/2018)) [2021] SCCA 39 (13 August 2021); | 13 Aug 2021 | Delictual liability-Damages-whether the award of damages was manifestly harsh and excessive. A... | |
| Court of Appeal | Khudabin v Porice & Anor (SCA 68/2018 (Appeal from CS 2/2017) [2018] SCSC 976) [2021] SCCA 34 (13 August 2021); | 13 Aug 2021 | Appeal against the decision of Supreme Court granting a droit de superficie to respondents – in... | |
| Court of Appeal | O'Nivo Construction (Pty) Ltd and Anor V Bijoux and Anor (SCA 08/2019 (Appeal from CS 101/2017)) [2021] SCCA 35 (13 August 2021); | 13 Aug 2021 | Delict/tort-nuisance – proving of nuisance by sound, smell and dust. Once nuisance is proved, it... | |
| Court of Appeal | Bonne and Anor v Eliza (SCA 15/2019 (Arising in CA 09/2017 out of CS 128/2011 SCSC 196)) [2021] SCCA 49 (13 August 2021); | 13 Aug 2021 | role of appellate court – substitution of finding of facts – inferences –what constitutes a... | |
| Court of Appeal | Savoy Development Ltd v Salum (SCA MA 16/2021 (Arising in SCA 10/2021)) [2021] SCCA 45 (13 August 2021); | 13 Aug 2021 | stay of execution- when granted-defective affidavit- jurat overleaf Civil Procedure Application... | |
| Court of Appeal | AG v St.Ange (SCA 70 and 72 of 2019 (Arising in SC 94/2017 SCSC 1016)) [2021] SCCA 44 (13 August 2021); | 13 Aug 2021 | Article 1382 and the acts of moral persons –liability under Article 1382 and 1384 – when court of... | |
| Court of Appeal | Hetimier v Constance and Anor (SCA 64/2018 (Appeal from MC 25/2018)) [2021] SCCA 46 (13 August 2021); | 13 Aug 2021 | Les référés- arts. 806- 811 C. Pr. c.- W rit habere facias possessionem- res judicata- urgency:... | |
| Court of Appeal | Aglae V Robert (SCA 74/2018 (Appeal from CS 41/2018)) [2021] SCCA 48 (13 August 2021); | 13 Aug 2021 | Creation of easements- Discontinuous easements- Right of way- Document of title- Road acess-... | |
| Court of Appeal | Hoareauand Ors v Hoareau (SCA 03/2019 (Appeal from CS 67/2017)) [2021] SCCA 41 (13 August 2021); | 13 Aug 2021 | Appellants’ father died intestate – whether letter to the bank asking wife to be a joint account... | |
| Court of Appeal | The Executor of the Estate of Edouard Couchene V Baker (SCA 11/2019 (Appeal from CS 57/2016)) [2021] SCCA 47 (13 August 2021); | 13 Aug 2021 | Role of an appellate court in an appeal against findings of facts by a trial court- order for... | |
| Court of Appeal | Kanapathi v The Republic (CR SCA MA 03/2021 (Arising in CR SCA 14/2021)) [2021] SCCA 52 (17 August 2021); | 17 Aug 2021 | Civil Procedure The application is dismissed in its entirety Elmasry and Ano v Hua Sun (SCA 28/... | |
| Supreme Court | Mondon v Mondon (MA 181/2020) [2021] SCSC 296 (09 June 2021); | 09 Jun 2021 | Summons to show cause – civil imprisonment – whether by way of Motion and Application or Petition... | |
| Supreme Court | Hill View Resorts (Seycheles) Limited v Intendance Dance Retreat Limited (MA 7/2021, MA 10/2021, MA 15/2021) [2021] SCSC 298 (09 June 2021); | 09 Jun 2021 | Special leave to apeal- stay of execution- contempt- proper attestation of affidavit and matters... | |
| Court of Appeal | Monthy v Payet (SCA 17/2019 (Appeal from CS 56/2017)) [2021] SCCA 55 (10 September 2021); | 10 Sep 2021 | Simple loan- admissions contained in recorded WhatsApp conversations- an extra-judicial admission... | |
| Court of Appeal | Laubscher v Bloss (SCA 20/2019 (Appeal from MA 62/2018) (Arising out of DV 158/2007)) [2021] SCCA 69 (17 December 2021); | 17 Dec 2021 | Dingake JA – Judgment by consent, interpretation of the clause, intention of the parties,... | |
| Court of Appeal | Public Utilities Company v Chelle Medical Limited (SCA 42/2019 SCSC 294 (arising in CC 51/2015)) [2021] SCCA 78 (17 December 2021); | 17 Dec 2021 | Faute – liability under Article 1382 distinguished from Article 1384- failure of pleadings to... | |
| Court of Appeal | Chetty & Anor v Laporte (SCA 19/2019 (Appeal from CS 54/2016)) [2021] SCCA 80 (17 December 2021); | 17 Dec 2021 | Encroachment and illegal constructions- Acquisitive prescription- Counterclaim- Section 80... | |
| Supreme Court | Modern Trading (Pty) Limited v Balraj (MC46/2019 arising from CS110/2017)) 2021 SCSC 347 (24 June 2021); | 24 Jun 2021 | Prescription – article 2272 of Civil Code – whether learned Magistrate erred in determining amount... | |
| High Court | The Prime Minister V Manyokole (CIV/APN/463/20) [2021]LSHC 04 (22 February 2021); | [2021]LSHC 04 | 22 Feb 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: CIVIL PRACTICE: Functus officio- Judgment and an order... |
| Court of Appeal | Naeem v Rizwan (C of A (CIV) 04/2021) [2021] LSCA 3 (20 April 2021); | [2021] LSCA 3 | 20 Apr 2021 | Flynote: Preliminary Objections Jurisdiction Joinder Costs Court of Appeal Case number: C of A (... |
| Court of Appeal | Qathatsi v The Commissioner General LRA (C of A (CIV) 06/2021) [2021] LSCA 5 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 5 | 14 May 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: SUMMARY Appellant representing himself; appeal struck... |
| Court of Appeal | Manyokole V The Prime Minister (C of A (CIV) 15/2021) [2021] LSCA 9 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 9 | 14 May 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: SUMMARY The DG of the DCEO sought declaratory relief... |
| Court of Appeal | Mokotjo v Miles Kennedy Chairman of the Board (C of A (CIV) 19/2020) [2021] LSCA 10 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 10 | 14 May 2021 | Flynote: Jurisdiction Labour and Employment Law Headnote and Holding: Jurisdiction of the High... |
| Court of Appeal | Smith v Ts'epong Proprietary Limited (C of A (CIV) 22/2020) [2021] LSCA 11 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 11 | 14 May 2021 | Flynote: Civil Appeal Procedure Preliminary Objections Headnote and Holding: This is an appeal... |
| Court of Appeal | Ranthamane v Selogile Family Trust (C of A (CIV) 25/2020) [2021] LSCA 12 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 12 | 14 May 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Headnote and Holding: Civil practice – judge determining a matter on... |
| Court of Appeal | Commissioner of Police v Motseki (C of A (CIV) 31/2020) [2021] LSCA 15 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 15 | 14 May 2021 | Flynote: Justice and fairness Headnote and Holding: Appeal against a judgment and order of the... |
| High Court Land Division | Tseka v Khomari (LC/APN/28/2020) [2021]LSHC 11 (28 April 2021); | [2021]LSHC 11 | 28 Apr 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Jurisdiction Headnote and Holding: Preliminary objection – Jurisdiction... |
| High Court Land Division | Amalgamated Engineering Solutions (Pty) Ltd v Mokhehle (LC/REV/APN/26/20) [2021]LSHC 12 (07 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 12 | 07 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Appeals and reviews Grounds For Review Review of Judgment Headnote and Holding: ... |
| High Court | Lefalamang v The Learned Magistrate (Mrs Mthetho) (CIV/APN/436/2020) [2021]LSHC 14 (25 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 14 | 25 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Grounds For Review Headnote and Holding: Application for review –... |
| High Court | Hloele V Lesotho National General Insurance Company Limited (CIV/T/135/2018) [2021]LSHC 20 (25 March 2021); | [2021]LSHC 20 | 25 Mar 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary... |
| High Court | Mabuse V Officer Responsible for Mafeteng Criminal Investigation Division (CIV/APN/147/2019) [2021]LSHC 34 (25 March 2021); | [2021]LSHC 34 | 25 Mar 2021 | Flynote: Actions and applications Search Summary... |
| High Court | Makoko V 'Mako (CIV/T/650/2020) [2021]LSHC 35 (25 March 2021); | [2021]LSHC 35 | 25 Mar 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: SUMMARY CIVIL PRACTICE: An exception being taken to... |
| High Court | Ntene V Freestate Management Trading Entity (CIV/APN/38/2019) [2021]LSHC 38 (22 April 2021); | [2021]LSHC 38 | 22 Apr 2021 | Flynote: Appeals and reviews Search Summary: ... |
| High Court Commercial Division | Chaka V First National Bank (CCT/0420/2019) [2021]LSHC 45 (25 February 2021); | [2021]LSHC 45 | 25 Feb 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Search Summary: SUMMARY Rescission application... |
| High Court | Masienyane V Maluti Mountain Brewery (CIV/T/594/2013) [2021]LSHC 47 (15 February 2021); | [2021]LSHC 47 | 15 Feb 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Actions and applications Search Summary: SUMMARY Civil procedure –... |
| High Court | Lebona V Ministry of Communications, Science & Technology (CIV/T/218/2010) [2021]LSHC 54 (24 August 2021); | [2021]LSHC 54 | 24 Aug 2021 | Flynote: Civil Defences Pleadings Search Summary: Summary Special plea – prescription –... |
| High Court | Potso V Mohapi (CIV/T/660/2016) [2021]LSHC 57 (04 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 57 | 04 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Actions and applications Search Summary: Summary Exception- on grounds that summons and... |
| High Court | Morie V Lesotho General Insurance Company Limited (CIV/T/360/2012) [2021]LSHC 58 (23 August 2021); | [2021]LSHC 58 | 23 Aug 2021 | Flynote: Civil Procedure Search Summary: Summary Application for substitution- the person to be... |
| High Court Commercial Division | Morrison v Salvation For All Churches (CCT/0259/2019) [2021]LSHC 62 (09 November 2021); | [2021]LSHC 62 | 09 Nov 2021 | Flynote: Actions and applications Search Summary: SUMMARY: Judgments and orders – Rescission... |
| High Court | Mofolo V Director of Public Prosecution (CRI/T/0010/2018) [2021]LSHC 65 (23 April 2021); | [2021]LSHC 65 | 23 Apr 2021 | Flynote: Actions and applications High Court Case number: CRI/T/0010/2018 Case name: Mofolo V... |
| High Court | Rex V Kamoli (CRI/T/0002/2018) [2021]LSHC 66 (19 May 2021); | [2021]LSHC 66 | 19 May 2021 | Flynote: Actions and applications High Court Case number: CRI/T/0002/2018 Case name: Rex V... |
| High Court | P.S Ministry of Labour and Employment Makhoabane Ledimo V Russel (CIV/APN/208/2019) [2021]LSHC 69 (15 April 2021); | [2021]LSHC 69 | 15 Apr 2021 | Flynote: Actions and applications Search Summary: SUMMARY Application for rescission – The... |