Original language
English
Country
Mauritius
Date of text
Type of court
National - lower court
Sources
Court name
District Court of Port-Louis
Seat of court
Port Louis
Reference number
2011 PL3 58
Justice(s)
G. SHARMA
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.