NDEKWERE v PROSECUTOR-GENERAL 2019 (3) ZLR 505 (H)
Citation | 2019 (3) ZLR 505 (H) |
Case No | Judgment No. HH-577-19 |
Court | High Court, Harare |
Judge | Wamambo J |
Heard | 8 February 2019; 14 February 2019 |
Judgment | 4 September 2019 |
Counsel | S Mubvuma, for the applicant |
Case Type | Opposed application |
Annotations |
Flynote
Constitutional law – Constitution of Zimbabwe 2013 – Declaration of Rights – right to fair hearing within a reasonable time (s 69(1)) – when court will grant permanent stay of prosecution because of inordinate delay in bringing matter for trial
Criminal procedure – stay of prosecution – application by accused for permanent stay – exceptional remedy – factors to consider when deciding whether or not to grant
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