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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Make your selections from the choices on the left| Court | Title | Case citation (MNC) | Judgement Date | Summary |
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| Supreme Court | Gondwe v BP Zambia Limited (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 1 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 7 (2 February 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 7 | 03 Feb 1997 | //W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN> HASTINGS OBRIAN GONDWE v B. P. ZAMBIA LIMITED (1997) S.J... |
| Supreme Court | Hastings Obrian Gondwe v BP Zambia Limited (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 1 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 8 (2 February 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 8 | 03 Feb 1997 | //W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN> HASTINGS OBRIAN GONDWE v B. P. ZAMBIA LIMITED (1997) S.J... |
| Supreme Court | Development Bank of Zambia and Another v SUNVST Limited and Another (S.C.Z Judgment NO.3 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 11 (5 March 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 11 | 06 Mar 1997 | //W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN> DEVELOPMENT BANK OF ZAMBIA AND KPMG PEAT MARWICK v SUNVST... |
| Supreme Court | Union Bank Zambia Limited v Southern Province Co-operative Marketing Union Limited (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 7 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 17 (28 May 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 17 | 29 May 1997 | //W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN> UNION BANK ZAMBIA LIMITED v SOUTHERN PROVINCE CO-... |
| Supreme Court | Ndola Central Hospital Board of Management v Kaluba and Another (S.C.Z. Judgment No.9 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 23 (2 June 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 23 | 03 Jun 1997 | //W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN> NDOLA CENTRAL HOSPITAL BOARD OF MANAGEMENT v ALFRED... |
| Supreme Court | Kabwe v BP Zambia Limited (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 10 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 25 (13 July 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 25 | 14 Jul 1997 | //W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN> MIKE MUSONDA KABWE v B.P. ZAMBIA LIMITED (1997) S.J. 42 (... |
| Supreme Court | Industrial Gases Limited v Waraf Transport Limited and Another (APPEAL NO. 77 OF 1996) [1997] ZMSC 9 (3 March 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 9 | 04 Mar 1997 | INDUSTRIAL GASES LIMITED v WARAF TRANSPORT LIMITED AND MUSSAH MOGEEHAID (1997) S.J. 6 (S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Trinity Engineering (PVT) Limited v Zambia National Commercial Bank Limited (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 4 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 13 (11 May 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 13 | 12 May 1997 | TRINITY ENGINEERING (PVT) LIMITED v ZAMBIA NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK LIMITED (1997) S.J. 12 (S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Kafue District Council v Chipulu (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 5 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 15 (15 May 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 15 | 16 May 1997 | KAFUE DISTRICT COUNCIL v JAMES CHIPULU (1997) S.J. 13 (S.C.) SUPREME COURT... |
| Supreme Court | Barclays Bank Zambia Limited v Chola and Another (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 8 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 19 (2 June 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 19 | 03 Jun 1997 | BARCLAYS BANK ZAMBIA LIMITED v MANDO CHOLA AND INGATIUS MUBANGA (1997) S.J. 35 (S.C.) ... |
| Supreme Court | Chali v Mwala (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 6 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 21 (2 June 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 21 | 03 Jun 1997 | ISAAC TANTAMENI C. CHALI (Executor of the Will of the late MWALLA MWALLA) v LISELI MWALA (... |
| Supreme Court | Mutale and Another v People (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 11 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 27 (11 August 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 27 | 12 Aug 1997 | DOROTHY MUTALE AND RICHARD PHIRI v THE PEOPLE (1997) S.J. 51 (S.C... |
| Supreme Court | University of Zambia Council v Calder (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 5 of 1998) [1997] ZMSC 29 (11 August 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 29 | 12 Aug 1997 | UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA COUNCIL v CALDER (1998) S.J. 21 (S.C... |
| Supreme Court | Ndola City Council v Kasonso (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 13 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 31 (10 September 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 31 | 11 Sep 1997 | NDOLA CITY COUNCIL v WILLIAM KASONSO (1997) S.J. 58 (S.C.) SUPREME COURT B. BWEUPE DCJ, ... |
| Supreme Court | Nchimunya v Michelo (S.C.Z. Judgment No. 12 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 33 (21 September 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 33 | 22 Sep 1997 | MPANDE NCHIMUNYA v STEPHEN HIBWANI MICHELO... |
| Supreme Court | Bank of Zambia v Kasonde (S.C.Z. Judgment No.14 of 1997) [1997] ZMSC 34 (9 December 1997); | [1997] ZMSC 34 | 10 Dec 1997 | BANK OF ZAMBIA v KASONDE (1995- 1997) Z.R. 238 (S.C.) SUPREME... |
| High Court | People v M’membe and Other (1996//HP/38) [1997] ZMHC 1 (21 May 1997); | [1997] ZMHC 1 | 22 May 1997 | THE PEOPLE v FRED MMEMBE, MASAUTSO PHIRI AND BRIGHT MWAPE (1997) S.J. 63 (H.C.) HIGH COURT... |
| Supreme Court | PETER V. THE STATE (SC 130/1994)[1997] NGSC 19 (Supreme Court) | 07 Mar 1997 | Supreme Court 06 March 1997 SUPREME COURT OF NIGERIA CITATION: [1997] 3 NWLR (Pt. 496) 625 S... | |
| Court of Appeal | Monyobi v Minister of Justice & Prisons and Others (NA) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 36 (02 April 1997); | [1997] LSCA 36 | 02 Apr 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Monyobi v Minister of Justice & Prisons and Others (NA) Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal | Maliehe and Others v R (C OF A (CRI) No 4 OF 96) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 7 (03 February 1997); | [1997] LSCA 7 | 03 Feb 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Maliehe and Others v R (C OF A (CRI) No 4 OF 96) Judgment Date: 03... |
| Court of Appeal | Lesotho Bank v Moloi (C OF A(CIV)31/95) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 11 (05 February 1997); | [1997] LSCA 11 | 05 Feb 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Lesotho Bank v Moloi (C OF A(CIV)31/95) Judgment Date: 05 February... |
| Court of Appeal | Makhele and Others v Hon. Minister of Defence & Internal Security and Another (C of A (CIV) No.6 of 1996) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 13 (05 February 1997); | [1997] LSCA 13 | 05 Feb 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Makhele and Others v Hon. Minister of Defence & Internal Security... |
| Court of Appeal | Director of Public Prosecutions v Khoanyane and Another (C of A (CRI) No 9 of 1996) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 1 (01 January 1997); | [1997] LSCA 1 | 01 Jan 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Director of Public Prosecutions v Khoanyane and Another (C of A (CRI)... |
| Court of Appeal | Bolofo and Others v Director of Public Prosecutions (C of A(CRI)NO8.OF 1996) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 10 (05 February 1997); | [1997] LSCA 10 | 05 Feb 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Bolofo and Others v Director of Public Prosecutions (C of A(CRI)NO8.OF... |
| Court of Appeal | Mathealira v Molapo (1 C.Of A.(CIV)NO.10 OF 1997) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 54 (20 June 1997); | [1997] LSCA 54 | 20 Jun 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Mathealira v Molapo (1 C.Of A.(CIV)NO.10 OF 1997) Judgment Date: 20... |
| Court of Appeal | Lesotho Bank v Lesotho Hotels International (Proprietary Limited) and Others (C OF A (CIV) NO. 32 OF 1996) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 5 (01 February 1997); | [1997] LSCA 5 | 01 Feb 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Lesotho Bank v Lesotho Hotels International (Proprietary Limited) and... |
| Court of Appeal | Sykes v Lethole (C of A(CIV) No.35 of 1996) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 56 (05 July 1997); | [1997] LSCA 56 | 05 Jul 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Sykes v Lethole (C of A(CIV) No.35 of 1996) Judgment Date: 05 July... |
| Court of Appeal | Phori v Elena Durow t\a J & e Enterprises (c. of a. (civ) no. 4\98 civ\t\599\97) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 57 (31 July 1997); | [1997] LSCA 57 | 31 Jul 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Phori v Elena Durow t\a J & e Enterprises (c. of a. (civ) no. 4\98... |
| Court of Appeal | Central Bank of Lesotho v Mputsoe (C.of A(CIV No.l2 of 1996.) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 4 (01 February 1997); | [1997] LSCA 4 | 01 Feb 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Central Bank of Lesotho v Mputsoe (C.of A(CIV No.l2 of 1996.) Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal | Moteane v Moteane and Others (C OF A (CIV) NO.14 OF 1994) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 14 (05 February 1997); | [1997] LSCA 14 | 05 Feb 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Moteane v Moteane and Others (C OF A (CIV) NO.14 OF 1994) Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal | Director of Public Prosecutions and Others v Easterbook (Pty) Ltd (C OF A (CIV) NO.7 OF 1995) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 89 (27 October 1997); | [1997] LSCA 89 | 27 Oct 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Director of Public Prosecutions and Others v Easterbook (Pty) Ltd (C... |
| Court of Appeal | Letsoela v Kolojane and Another (C.OF A CIV NO. 13/1996) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1997] LSCA 12 (05 February 1997); | [1997] LSCA 12 | 05 Feb 1997 | Court of Appeal Case name: Letsoela v Kolojane and Another (C.OF A CIV NO. 13/1996) Judgment Date... |
| High Court | Molikeng v Maseru City Council and Another (CIV/APN/343/97) [1997] LSHC 81 (08 October 1997); | [1997] LSHC 81 | 08 Oct 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/343/97 Case name: Molikeng v Maseru City Council and Another... |
| High Court | Lesotho Highlands Development Authority v Sole (CIV/T/598/95) (CIV/T/598/95) [1997] LSHC 34 (01 April 1997); | [1997] LSHC 34 | 01 Apr 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/598/95 Case name: Lesotho Highlands Development Authority v Sole (... |
| High Court | R v Letseka (CRI/T/12/93) (CRI/T/12/93) [1997] LSHC 28 (10 March 1997); | [1997] LSHC 28 | 10 Mar 1997 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/12/93 Case name: R v Letseka (CRI/T/12/93) Judgment Date: 10... |
| High Court | Lesotho Highlands Development Authority v Sole (CIV/T/589/95) [1997] LSHC 31 (25 March 1997); | [1997] LSHC 31 | 25 Mar 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/589/95 Case name: Lesotho Highlands Development Authority v Sole... |
| High Court | Lesotho Highland Development Authority v Sole (CIV/T/598/95) (CIV/T/598/95) [1997] LSHC 51 (16 June 1997); | [1997] LSHC 51 | 16 Jun 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/598/95 Case name: Lesotho Highland Development Authority v Sole (... |
| High Court | R v Molikuoa (NULL) [1997] LSHC 92 (17 November 1997); | [1997] LSHC 92 | 17 Nov 1997 | High Court Case number: NULL Case name: R v Molikuoa Judgment Date: 17 November 1997 Judge: ... |
| High Court | Ralefifi v Ralefifi and Another (CIV/APN/210/97) [1997] LSHC 82 (09 October 1997); | [1997] LSHC 82 | 09 Oct 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/210/97 Case name: Ralefifi v Ralefifi and Another Judgment Date... |
| High Court | Molapo v Director of Public Prosecutions (CRI/T/1/97) (CRI/T/1/97) [1997] LSHC 52 (18 June 1997); | [1997] LSHC 52 | 18 Jun 1997 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/1/97 Case name: Molapo v Director of Public Prosecutions (CRI/T/1/... |
| High Court | Lesotho Tourst Board v Tlebere (CIV/APN/407/97) [1997] LSHC 97 (22 December 1997); | [1997] LSHC 97 | 22 Dec 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/407/97 Case name: Lesotho Tourst Board v Tlebere Judgment Date... |
| High Court | Khuto v Lesotho National Insurance Company (Pty) Limited and Another (CIV/T/65/91) [1997] LSHC 59 (05 August 1997); | [1997] LSHC 59 | 05 Aug 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/65/91 Case name: Khuto v Lesotho National Insurance Company (Pty)... |
| High Court | Dorbyl Vehicle Frading Finance CO (Pty) Ltd v Mokheseng (CIV\APN\89\96) (NULL) [1997] LSHC 55 (23 June 1997); | [1997] LSHC 55 | 23 Jun 1997 | High Court Case number: NULL Case name: Dorbyl Vehicle Frading Finance CO (Pty) Ltd v Mokheseng... |
| High Court | lesotho Brewing Co. t/a Maluti Mountain Brewery v Lesotho Labour Court President and Another (CIV/APN/435/95) [1997] LSHC 60 (05 August 1997); | [1997] LSHC 60 | 05 Aug 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/435/95 Case name: lesotho Brewing Co. t/a Maluti Mountain... |
| High Court | Lebona v Director of Public Prosecution and Another (CIV/APN/122/97) [1997] LSHC 83 (17 October 1997); | [1997] LSHC 83 | 17 Oct 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/122/97 Case name: Lebona v Director of Public Prosecution and... |
| High Court | Lesotho Highlands Development Authority v Sole (CIV/T/598/95) (CIV/T/598/95) [1997] LSHC 33 (01 April 1997); | [1997] LSHC 33 | 01 Apr 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/598/95 Case name: Lesotho Highlands Development Authority v Sole (... |
| High Court | R v Bolofo (CRI/T/1/97) (CRI/T/1/97) [1997] LSHC 29 (12 March 1997); | [1997] LSHC 29 | 12 Mar 1997 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/1/97 Case name: R v Bolofo (CRI/T/1/97) Judgment Date: 12 March... |
| High Court | Pita v Borotho and Others (CIV/APN/164/97) (CIV/APN/164/97) [1997] LSHC 46 (27 May 1997); | [1997] LSHC 46 | 27 May 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/164/97 Case name: Pita v Borotho and Others (CIV/APN/164/97)... |
| High Court | Khoabane v Ntsoaole and Others (NULL) [1997] LSHC 94 (08 December 1997); | [1997] LSHC 94 | 08 Dec 1997 | High Court Case number: NULL Case name: Khoabane v Ntsoaole and Others Judgment Date: 08... |
| High Court | Motanyane and Others v Ramainoane; Motanyane Ramainoane and Another (CIV/T/419/96) [1997] LSHC 67 (25 August 1997); | [1997] LSHC 67 | 25 Aug 1997 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/419/96 Case name: Motanyane and Others v Ramainoane; Motanyane... |