Title:
Police v. Louis Eddy Sadien
Party:
Mauritius
Region:
Africa
Type of document:
National - lower court
Date of text:
April 12, 2011
Data source:
InforMEA
Court name:
District Court of Port-Louis
Seat of court:
Port Louis
Justice(s):
G. SHARMA
Reference number:
2011 PL3 58
Abstract:
The accused was charged with carrying out classified trade without a permit and throwing litter in a public place in breach of the Environment Protection Act. The first charge was dismissed and the accused pleaded not guilty to the second charge. The act took place during a demonstration.
Due to procedural faults, the Court abstained from commenting on the legitimacy of the respective acts of the accused and the police. The case was dismissed.