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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| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | World Organisation Against Torture & Ors. v Zaire (Communication No. 25/89, 47/90, 56/91, 100/93) [1996] ACHPR 1; (4 April 1996) | 04 Apr 1996 | 26 March- 4 April 1996 Communication No. 25/89, 47/90, 56/91, 100/93 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Abubakar v Ghana (Communication No. 103/93) [1996] ACHPR 3; (31 October 1996) | 31 Oct 1996 | English 21-31 October 1996 Communication No. 103/93 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES'... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Peoples Democratic Organisation for Independence and socialism v Gambia (Communication No. 44/90) [1996] ACHPR 7; (31 October 1996) | 31 Oct 1996 | English 21-31 October 1996 Communication No. 44/90 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Rencontre Africaine Pour La Defence Des Droits de L'Homme v Zambia (Communication No.71/92) [1996] ACHPR 8; (31 October 1996) | 31 Oct 1996 | English 21-31 October 1996 Communication No. 71/92 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Joana v Madagascar (Communication No. 108/93) [1996] ACHPR 5; (31 October 1996) | 31 Oct 1996 | English 21-31 October 1996 Communication No. 108/93 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES'... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Organisation Mondiale Contre La Torture and Ors. v Rwanda (Communication No. 27/89, 46/91, 49/91, 99/93) [1996] ACHPR 6; (31 October 1996) | 31 Oct 1996 | English 21-31 October 1996 Communication No. 27/89, 46/91, 49/91, 99/93 AFRICAN COMMISSION ON... | |
| African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights | Free Legal Assistance Group & Ors. v DRC (Communication No. 25/89, 47/90, 56/91, 100/93) [1996] ACHPR 9; (4 April 1996) | 04 Apr 1996 | English 25/89-47/90-56/91-100/93: Free Legal Assistance Group, Lawyers' Committee for Human Rights... | |
| Court of Appeal | Khaphwiyo v Khojane (C OF A (CIV) NO.22 OF 1995) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 6 (19 January 1996); | [1996] LSCA 6 | 19 Jan 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Khaphwiyo v Khojane (C OF A (CIV) NO.22 OF 1995) Judgment Date: 19... |
| Court of Appeal | Lephoto and Another v Hlabana (C. OF A (CIV) NO.2/95) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 7 (19 January 1996); | [1996] LSCA 7 | 19 Jan 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Lephoto and Another v Hlabana (C. OF A (CIV) NO.2/95) Judgment Date: ... |
| Court of Appeal | Makhoza v Lesotho Liquor Distributors (C OF A (CIV) 34/95) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 61 (01 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 61 | 01 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Makhoza v Lesotho Liquor Distributors (C OF A (CIV) 34/95) Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal | Tsehlana v Attorney General and Another (C. of A.(CIV) No.17 of 1995) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 15 (19 January 1996); | [1996] LSCA 15 | 19 Jan 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Tsehlana v Attorney General and Another (C. of A.(CIV) No.17 of 1995)... |
| Court of Appeal | Makhutla v Lesotho Agricultural Development Bank (C OF A (CIV) NO.1 OF 1995) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 8 (19 January 1996); | [1996] LSCA 8 | 19 Jan 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Makhutla v Lesotho Agricultural Development Bank (C OF A (CIV) NO.1 OF... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Mahase (C. OP A. (CRI) NO.5 OP 1992) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 72 (29 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 72 | 29 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: R v Mahase (C. OP A. (CRI) NO.5 OP 1992) Judgment Date: 29 June 1996... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Moso (C OF A (CRT) NO.S OF 1995) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 11 (19 January 1996); | [1996] LSCA 11 | 19 Jan 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: R v Moso (C OF A (CRT) NO.S OF 1995) Judgment Date: 19 January 1996... |
| Court of Appeal | Incomplete judgement (NA) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 68 (29 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 68 | 29 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Incomplete judgement (NA) Judgment Date: 29 June 1996 Download: 68.... |
| Court of Appeal | Nthunya v Lesotho Tourist Board (C OF A (CIV) NO.32 OF 95) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 13 (19 January 1996); | [1996] LSCA 13 | 19 Jan 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Nthunya v Lesotho Tourist Board (C OF A (CIV) NO.32 OF 95) Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal | Mokokoane v R (C OF A (CRI)NO.1 of 995) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 10 (19 January 1996); | [1996] LSCA 10 | 19 Jan 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Mokokoane v R (C OF A (CRI)NO.1 of 995) Judgment Date: 19 January... |
| Court of Appeal | Mohlaba and Others v Commander of the Royal Lesotho Defence Force and Another (C OF A (CIV) NO.22\96 C OF A (CIV) NO 20\96 C OF A (CIV) NO 21\96) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 75 (29 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 75 | 29 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Mohlaba and Others v Commander of the Royal Lesotho Defence Force and... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Ramaisa (C.OF A.(CRI) NO.2 OF 1996) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 76 (29 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 76 | 29 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: R v Ramaisa (C.OF A.(CRI) NO.2 OF 1996) Judgment Date: 29 June 1996... |
| Court of Appeal | Attorney General and Another v Makoala (C. OF A. (CIV) NO.33 OF 1995) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 59 (01 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 59 | 01 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Attorney General and Another v Makoala (C. OF A. (CIV) NO.33 OF 1995)... |
| Court of Appeal | Lerata and Others v Scott Hospital (C.of A (CIV) NO 39/59) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 60 (01 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 60 | 01 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Lerata and Others v Scott Hospital (C.of A (CIV) NO 39/59) Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal | Swissbourgh Diamond Mines (Pty) Ltd and Another v Commissioner of Mines and Geology NO And Others (C. OF A. (CIV) NO. 25/1996) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 56 (03 May 1996); | [1996] LSCA 56 | 03 May 1996 | Flynote: EL Attribution of Costs Abuse of Process Administrative Action Headnote and Holding: ... |
| Court of Appeal | Makoala v R (C. OF A. (CRI) NO.7 OF 1995) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 67 (24 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 67 | 24 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Makoala v R (C. OF A. (CRI) NO.7 OF 1995) Judgment Date: 24 June 1996... |
| Court of Appeal | Moru v W/O Raselo and Another (C OF A (CIV) NO.34/94) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 62 (01 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 62 | 01 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Moru v W/O Raselo and Another (C OF A (CIV) NO.34/94) Judgment Date: ... |
| Court of Appeal | Letsie and Others v Crown (C. OF A. (CRI) NO.1 OF 1996.) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 70 (29 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 70 | 29 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Letsie and Others v Crown (C. OF A. (CRI) NO.1 OF 1996.) Judgment Date... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Mahase (C. OF A. (CRI) NO.5 OF 1992) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 73 (29 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 73 | 29 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: R v Mahase (C. OF A. (CRI) NO.5 OF 1992) Judgment Date: 29 June 1996... |
| Court of Appeal | Supreme Furnishers (Pty) Ltd and Another v Molapo (C. OF A. (CIV) NO.13 OF 1995) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 14 (19 January 1996); | [1996] LSCA 14 | 19 Jan 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Supreme Furnishers (Pty) Ltd and Another v Molapo (C. OF A. (CIV) NO.... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Mahula (C of A (CRI) No.4 of 1995) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 74 (29 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 74 | 29 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: R v Mahula (C of A (CRI) No.4 of 1995) Judgment Date: 29 June 1996... |
| Court of Appeal | Lintsi v Hatooa Mose Mosali (Pty) Ltd (C OF A (CIV) NO. 16/96) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 71 (29 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 71 | 29 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Lintsi v Hatooa Mose Mosali (Pty) Ltd (C OF A (CIV) NO. 16/96)... |
| Court of Appeal | Mokapela v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (C of A CIV/NO.16/95) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 77 (30 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 77 | 30 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Mokapela v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (C of A CIV/NO.16/95)... |
| Court of Appeal | Mohaleroe Sello & CO v Mphanya (C OF A (CIV) NO.35 OF 1995) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 9 (19 January 1996); | [1996] LSCA 9 | 19 Jan 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Mohaleroe Sello & CO v Mphanya (C OF A (CIV) NO.35 OF 1995)... |
| Court of Appeal | Ketsetseng Private school and Another v Malee and Otheers (C. OF A. (CIV) NO.14 OF 1996) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 69 (29 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 69 | 29 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Ketsetseng Private school and Another v Malee and Otheers (C. OF A. (... |
| Court of Appeal | Attorney General and Another v Makoala (C. OF A. (CIV) NO.33 OF 1996) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 58 (01 June 1996); | [1996] LSCA 58 | 01 Jun 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Attorney General and Another v Makoala (C. OF A. (CIV) NO.33 OF 1996)... |
| Court of Appeal | Ntaote v Director of Public Prosecution (C.of A.(CRI) No.3/95) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1996] LSCA 12 (19 January 1996); | [1996] LSCA 12 | 19 Jan 1996 | Court of Appeal Case name: Ntaote v Director of Public Prosecution (C.of A.(CRI) No.3/95)... |
| Court of Appeal | Accouche v State Assurance Corporation of Seychelles (SCA 23/1995) [1996] SCCA 1 (29 February 1996); | 29 Feb 1996 | ACCOUCHE V STATE OF ASSERANCE CORPORATION OF SEYCHELLES [1996] SCCA 1.PDF 29 February 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Monthy v Isaac (SCA 4/1996) [1996] SCCA 2 (05 July 1996); | 05 Jul 1996 | MONTHY V ISAAC [1996] SCCA 2.PDF 05 July 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Pillay v Barclays Bank Plc (SCA 5/1995) [1996] SCCA 3 (25 July 1996); | 25 Jul 1996 | Pillay v Barclays Bank PLC [1996] SCCA 3.pdf 25 July 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Edmond v Edmond (SCA 2/1996) [1996] SCCA 4 (05 July 1996); | 05 Jul 1996 | Edmond v Edmond [1996] SCCA 4.pdf 05 July 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | AG v Voysey (SCA 12/1995) [1996] SCCA 5 (05 July 1996); | 05 Jul 1996 | AG v Voysey & Ors [1] [1996] SCCA 5.pdf 05 July 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Aguste v Marie-May (SCA 1/1995) [1996] SCCA 6 (01 March 1996); | 01 Mar 1996 | AUGUSTE V HOAREAU & ORS [1996] SCCA 6.PDF 01 March 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Austral Car Rental v Seychelles Licensing Authority (SCA 9/1995) [1996] SCCA 7 (01 March 1996); | 01 Mar 1996 | Austral Car Rental v SLA & Anor [1996] SCCA 7_0.pdf 01 March 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Austral Car Rental v Seychelles Licensing Authority (SCA 9/1995) [1996] SCCA 7 (01 March 1996); | 01 Mar 1996 | Austral Car Rental v SLA & Anor [1996] SCCA 7_1.pdf 01 March 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Berlouis v Claetzie (SCA 10/1996) [1996] SCCA 8 (31 October 1996); | 31 Oct 1996 | Berlouis v Claetzie [1996] SCCA 8.pdf 31 October 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Blackburn v Alton (SCA 29/1994) [1996] SCCA 9 (31 January 1996); | 31 Jan 1996 | Blackburn v Alton [1996] SCCA 9_0.pdf 31 January 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Bonte v Government of Seychelles (SCA 20/1996) [1996] SCCA 10 (30 October 1996); | 30 Oct 1996 | Bonte v Government of Seychelles & Anor [1996] SCCA 10.pdf 30 October 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Centaro v Cosmemar Spa (SCA 11/1996) [1996] SCCA 11 (30 October 1996); | 30 Oct 1996 | Centaro & Anor v Cosmemar Spa [1996] SCCA 11.pdf 30 October 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Lucas v Bastienne (SCA 17/1996) [1996] SCCA 12 (30 October 1996); | 30 Oct 1996 | Lucas v Bastienne & Ors [1996] SCCA 12.pdf 30 October 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Lucas v Labonte & Ors (SCA 6/1996) [1996] SCCA 13 (30 October 1996); | 30 Oct 1996 | LUCAS V LABONTE [1996] SCCA 13.PDF 30 October 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Chetty v Principal Secretary, Ministry of Administration & Manpower (SCA 21/1995) [1996] SCCA 14 (31 October 1996); | 31 Oct 1996 | Chetty v Principal Secretary Ministry of Administration and Man [1996] SCCA 14.pdf 31 October 1996 | |
| Court of Appeal | Derjacques v The Commissioner of Police (SCA 17/1995) [1996] SCCA 15 (29 February 1996); | 29 Feb 1996 | Derjacques v Commissioner of Police [1996] SCCA 15.pdf 29 February 1996 |