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 | Molapo v The Executor- Estate of The Late Khomo Molapo (C of A (CIV) 38/2018) [2021] LSCA 20 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 20 | 14 May 2021 | Headnote and Holding: Civil practice: Application for review of this court’s judgment –mistake... |
| Court of Appeal | Metsing v Director of Public Prosecutions (C of A (CIV) 40/2021 and Cof A (CIV) 8/2021) [2021] LSCA 21 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 21 | 14 May 2021 | Headnote and Holding: Civil Practice- Rescission of judgment on the unconstitutionality of clause... |
| Court of Appeal | Thoahlane v Ramaili (C of A (CIV) 43/2020) [2021] LSCA 22 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 22 | 14 May 2021 | Headnote and Holding: Appellant, brother to first respondent, is appealing against the decision... |
| Court of Appeal | Officer Commanding Mafeteng Police Station v Tjela (C of A (CIV) 45/2020) [2021] LSCA 23 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 23 | 14 May 2021 | Flynote: Damages General Damages Quantum of Damages Headnote and Holding: Delict- Claim for... |
| Court of Appeal | Molapo v Molapo (C of A (CIV) 46/2020) [2021] LSCA 24 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 24 | 14 May 2021 | Headnote and Holding: Administration of estates- Late-reporting of the deaths- jurisdiction to... |
| Court of Appeal | Director of Public Prosecutions v Ramoepana (C of A (CIV) 49/2020) [2021] LSCA 25 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 25 | 14 May 2021 | Headnote and Holding: The Respondents, twenty nine of them, applicants in court a quo, sought “... |
| Court of Appeal | SCIG-SMCG-TIM JOINT VENTURE v Unik Construction Engeneering (Pty) Ltd (C of A (CIV) 50/2020) [2021] LSCA 26 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 26 | 14 May 2021 | Headnote and Holding: The failure to submit a duly signed power of attorney as part of a tender,... |
| Court of Appeal | Mahamo v Lesotho National General Insurance Company (C of A (CIV) 51/2017) [2021] LSCA 27 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 27 | 14 May 2021 | Headnote and Holding: Insurance law- Claim for compensation under the Motor Vehicle Insurance... |
| Court of Appeal | Segoati Monare (Co-Executor) v 'Maphunye 'Mamonyane Bohloko (nee Monare) (C of A (CIV) 51/2020) [2021] LSCA 28 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 28 | 14 May 2021 | Headnote and Holding: Appeal from the Land Court- locus standi- appellants have no locus standi... |
| Court of Appeal | Makatsela v Econet Telecom Lesotho (C of A (CIV) 84/2019) [2021] LSCA 29 (14 May 2021); | [2021] LSCA 29 | 14 May 2021 | Flynote: Labour and Employment Law Unlawful Or Unfair Dismissal Headnote and Holding: Labour Law... |
| High Court | Kamoli v Commissioner of Lesotho Correctional Services and Others (CIV/APN/251/2021) [2021] LSHC 90 (05 August 2021); | [2021] LSHC 90 | 05 Aug 2021 | Flynote: Human Rights Search Summary: Human rights of prisoners- right of prisoners to attend... |
| High Court Land Division | Mokitimi v Buti (LC/APN/28/2019) [2021]LSHC 10 (04 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 10 | 04 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Sale of Property Title to Property Headnote and Holding: Acquisition of real rights in... |
| 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 | Ratsoane v Matona (CIV/T/425/19) [2021]LSHC 13 (19 March 2021); | [2021]LSHC 13 | 19 Mar 2021 | Flynote: Damages Headnote and Holding: Insurance- subrogation-indemnification- whether it... |
| 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 | Mohanoe v The Learned Magistrate McPherson (Esquire) (CIV/APN/268/2020) [2021]LSHC 15 (30 March 2021); | [2021]LSHC 15 | 30 Mar 2021 | Flynote: Family Law Headnote and Holding: Application for review- Maintenance proceedings... |
| High Court | Mzamane v Land Administration Authority (CIV/T/469/2017) [2021]LSHC 16 (23 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 16 | 23 Jun 2021 | Headnote and Holding: Exception- on grounds that summons and declaration disclose no cause of... |
| High Court | Mphahama v Lesotho Liquidators Selkol 1983 (Pty) Ltd (In Liquidation) (CIV/T/738/2019) [2021]LSHC 17 (04 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 17 | 04 Jun 2021 | Headnote and Holding: Exception- on grounds that summons and declaration lack averments to... |
| High Court | Lengoasa V Proprietor of Kay Cees Primary School (CIV/APN/18/2021) [2021]LSHC 18 (25 March 2021); | [2021]LSHC 18 | 25 Mar 2021 | Flynote: Contract Law Search Summary: SUMMARY PRIVATE LAW: Parents challenging the school’s... |
| High Court | Motaba V Board of trustees: Public Officers' Defined Contribution Fund (CIV/APN/19/2021) [2021]LSHC 19 (17 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 19 | 17 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Administrative Law Fiduciary Duties Search Summary: SUMMARY Pension Fund Law: Fiduciary... |
| 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 | Abia Taxi Association V Abia Taxi Association Committee (CIV/APN/151/2021) [2021]LSHC 21 (17 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 21 | 17 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Administrative Law Search Summary... |
| High Court | Letsie V Monyau (CIV/T/511/2018) [2021]LSHC 22 (25 March 2021); | [2021]LSHC 22 | 25 Mar 2021 | Flynote: Civil Remedies Search Summary: SUMMARY CIVIL PRACTICE: Defendant raising a special... |
| High Court | Cooperative Lesotho Limited V Commissioner for Cooperative (CIV/APN/49/2016) [2021]LSHC 23 (17 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 23 | 17 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Civil Remedies Search Summary: SUMMARY CIVIL PRACTICE: Application for contempt of... |
| High Court | Khojane V The School Secretary ACL Schools (CIV/APN/245/2020) [2021]LSHC 24 (22 April 2021); | [2021]LSHC 24 | 22 Apr 2021 | Flynote: Administrative Law Search Summary: ... |
| High Court | Lifero V Lifero (CIV/APN/228/2020) [2021]LSHC 25 (17 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 25 | 17 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Family Law Search Summary: SUMMARY FAMILY LAW: The existence of marriage following... |
| High Court | Solwandle V Security Lesotho (PTY) Ltd (CIV/T/544/2020) [2021]LSHC 26 (06 May 2021); | [2021]LSHC 26 | 06 May 2021 | Flynote: Civil Remedies Search Summary: ... |
| High Court | Theko v Makatla (CIV/APN/212/2021) [2021]LSHC 27 (24 August 2021); | [2021]LSHC 27 | 24 Aug 2021 | Flynote: Family Law Search Summary: SUMMARY BIRTHS AND DEATHS: Applicants instituting an urgent... |
| High Court | Letsie-Rabotsoa V Principal Secretary, Ministry of Communications & Technology (CIV/APN/126/2014) [2021]LSHC 28 (17 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 28 | 17 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Administrative Law Search Summary: ... |
| High Court | Nthulenyane V Principal Secretary, Ministry of Education (CIV/APN/52/2019) [2021]LSHC 29 (17 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 29 | 17 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Administrative Law Search Summary: SUMMARY ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: The propriety of the... |
| High Court | Takana V The Commander Lesotho Defense Force (CIV/T/687/2010) [2021]LSHC 30 (17 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 30 | 17 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Delict and Tort Law Search Summary... |
| High Court | 'Neko V Ministry of Public Works and Transport (CIV/APN/143/2020) [2021]LSHC 31 (17 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 31 | 17 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Labour and Employment Law Search Summary... |
| High Court | Mosooane V Mosooane (CIV/APN/14/2021) [2021]LSHC 32 (22 April 2021); | [2021]LSHC 32 | 22 Apr 2021 | Flynote: Property Law Search Summary: SUMMMARY: PROPERTY LAW: Rei vindicatio and revocation of... |
| High Court | Leshapa V Leshapa (CIV/APN/434/2020) [2021]LSHC 33 (17 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 33 | 17 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Family Law Search Summary: SUMMARY SUCCESSION: The applicant is seeking to annul the... |
| 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 | Pule V Letlatla (CIV/T/149/2019) [2021]LSHC 36 (25 March 2021); | [2021]LSHC 36 | 25 Mar 2021 | Flynote: Civil Defences Search Summary: ... |
| High Court | Phafane V National Dairy Board (CIV/APN/60/2020) [2021]LSHC 37 (25 March 2021); | [2021]LSHC 37 | 25 Mar 2021 | Flynote: Administrative Law Search Summary: SUMMARY ADMISTRATIVE LAW: Applicants challenging... |
| 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 | Sub-Inspector Seeiso V Officer Commanding Mafeteng Police Station (Senior Inspector Phatela) (CIV/APN/324/2020) [2021]LSHC 39 (17 June 2021); | [2021]LSHC 39 | 17 Jun 2021 | Flynote: Administrative Law Administrative Review Search Summary: SUMMARY: ADMINITRATIVE LAW:... |
| High Court | Mofokeng V Commissioner of Police (CIV/APN/375/2020) [2021]LSHC 40 (25 October 2021); | [2021]LSHC 40 | 25 Oct 2021 | Flynote: Administrative Law Public Service Search Summary: SUMMARY ADMINISTRATIVE LAW: Review... |
| High Court | Mokhahlane V Mokhahlane (CIV/APN/362/2019) [2021]LSHC 41 (22 April 2021); | [2021]LSHC 41 | 22 Apr 2021 | Search Summary: SUMMARY: CUSTOMARY LAW OF... |
| High Court | Maphaong V Minister of Education (CIV/APN/155/2020) [2021]LSHC 42 (22 April 2021); | [2021]LSHC 42 | 22 Apr 2021 | Flynote: Contract Law Parties to contract Search Summary: SUMMARY... |
| High Court | Sekeleoane V Sekeleoane (CIV/T/769/2015) [2021]LSHC 43 (23 February 2021); | [2021]LSHC 43 | 23 Feb 2021 | Flynote: Family Law Search Summary: SUMMARY Administration of estates – application by residual... |
| High Court | Metsing V The Director of Public Prosecution (CIV/APN/425/2020) [2021]LSHC 44 (08 February 2021); | [2021]LSHC 44 | 08 Feb 2021 | Flynote: Criminal law Search Summary: SUMMARY Criminal procedure – joinder of accused in a... |
| 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 Commercial Division | Lephatsa NO V First National Bank (CCT/0142/2017) [2021]LSHC 46 (26 October 2021); | [2021]LSHC 46 | 26 Oct 2021 | Flynote: Title to real property Occupancy and Possession Possession of Property Transfer of... |
| 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 | Nkofo V Lesotho National Development Corporation (CIV/T/273/2017) [2021]LSHC 48 (10 August 2021); | [2021]LSHC 48 | 10 Aug 2021 | Flynote: Labour and Employment Law High Court Case number: CIV/T/273/2017 Case name: Nkofo V... |