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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| High Court | Attorney General v Alotsi (CIV/APN/132/86) (CIV/APN/132/86) [1986] LSHC 61 (30 May 1986); | [1986] LSHC 61 | 30 May 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/132/86 Case name: Attorney General v Alotsi (CIV/APN/132/86)... |
| High Court | R v Moeketsi (CRI/A/49/85) (CRI/A/49/85) [1986] LSHC 32 (20 March 1986); | [1986] LSHC 32 | 20 Mar 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/49/85 Case name: R v Moeketsi (CRI/A/49/85) Judgment Date: 20... |
| High Court | Mabona v Maboana (CIV/APN/280/86) (CIV/APN/280/86) [1986] LSHC 116 (25 September 1986); | [1986] LSHC 116 | 25 Sep 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/280/86 Case name: Mabona v Maboana (CIV/APN/280/86) Judgment... |
| High Court | R v Pholo (CRI/A/22/86) (CRI/A/22/86) [1986] LSHC 84 (30 June 1986); | [1986] LSHC 84 | 30 Jun 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/22/86 Case name: R v Pholo (CRI/A/22/86) Judgment Date: 30 June... |
| High Court | Moruthane and Another v Matime and Others (CIV/APN/189/83) (CIV/APN/189/83) [1986] LSHC 15 (24 February 1986); | [1986] LSHC 15 | 24 Feb 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/189/83 Case name: Moruthane and Another v Matime and Others (CIV... |
| High Court | R v Molelengoane and Another (CRI/T/6/85) (CRI/T/6/85) [1986] LSHC 143 (16 December 1986); | [1986] LSHC 143 | 16 Dec 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/6/85 Case name: R v Molelengoane and Another (CRI/T/6/85) Judgment... |
| High Court | R v Mofo (CRI/A/64/86) (CRI/A/64/86) [1986] LSHC 110 (02 September 1986); | [1986] LSHC 110 | 02 Sep 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/64/86 Case name: R v Mofo (CRI/A/64/86) Judgment Date: 02... |
| High Court | Lesotho National Development Corporation v Atlantis Footwear (Proprietory) Limited (CIV/APN/260/85) (CIV/APN/260/85) [1986] LSHC 49 (25 April 1986); | [1986] LSHC 49 | 25 Apr 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/260/85 Case name: Lesotho National Development Corporation v... |
| High Court | Sofe v Mpho Mohapi and Messenger (CIV/A/21/84) (CIV/A/21/84) [1986] LSHC 8 (06 February 1986); | [1986] LSHC 8 | 06 Feb 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/A/21/84 Case name: Sofe v Mpho Mohapi and Messenger (CIV/A/21/84)... |
| High Court | Putsoa v Attorney General (CIV/T/363/86) (CIV/T/363/86) [1986] LSHC 136 (27 November 1986); | [1986] LSHC 136 | 27 Nov 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/363/86 Case name: Putsoa v Attorney General (CIV/T/363/86)... |
| High Court | Lephatsoe v Officer Commanding L.M.P, Outhing (CIV/A/5/84) (CIV/A/5/84) [1986] LSHC 100 (27 August 1986); | [1986] LSHC 100 | 27 Aug 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/A/5/84 Case name: Lephatsoe v Officer Commanding L.M.P, Outhing (CIV... |
| High Court | R v Mothea (CRI/A/8/86) (CRI/A/8/86) [1986] LSHC 64 (02 June 1986); | [1986] LSHC 64 | 02 Jun 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/8/86 Case name: R v Mothea (CRI/A/8/86) Judgment Date: 02 June... |
| High Court | R v Mgithi and Another (CRI/A/24-25/86) (NULL) [1986] LSHC 72 (16 June 1986); | [1986] LSHC 72 | 16 Jun 1986 | High Court Case number: NULL Case name: R v Mgithi and Another (CRI/A/24-25/86) Judgment Date: ... |
| High Court | R v Rankae and Another (CRI/S/1/86, CRI/S/2/86, CRI/S/5/86, CRI/S/3/86) (CRI/S/1/86) [1986] LSHC 145 (19 December 1986); | [1986] LSHC 145 | 19 Dec 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/S/1/86 Case name: R v Rankae and Another (CRI/S/1/86, CRI/S/2/86,... |
| High Court | R v Shale (CRI/A/28/85) (CRI/A/28/85) [1986] LSHC 11 (11 February 1986); | [1986] LSHC 11 | 11 Feb 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/28/85 Case name: R v Shale (CRI/A/28/85) Judgment Date: 11... |
| High Court | R v Tsibela (CRI/T/6/83) (CRI/T/6/83) [1986] LSHC 128 (03 November 1986); | [1986] LSHC 128 | 03 Nov 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/6/83 Case name: R v Tsibela (CRI/T/6/83) Judgment Date: 03... |
| High Court | R v Lesole (CRI/A/16/86) (CRI/A/16/86) [1986] LSHC 68 (09 June 1986); | [1986] LSHC 68 | 09 Jun 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/16/86 Case name: R v Lesole (CRI/A/16/86) Judgment Date: 09 June... |
| High Court | Letsoetsa v Solicitor General and Another () (NULL) [1986] LSHC 13 (20 February 1986); | [1986] LSHC 13 | 20 Feb 1986 | High Court Case number: NULL Case name: Letsoetsa v Solicitor General and Another () Judgment... |
| High Court | R v Moholisa and Another (CRI/APN/151/86) (CRI/APN/151/86) [1986] LSHC 90 (04 August 1986); | [1986] LSHC 90 | 04 Aug 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/APN/151/86 Case name: R v Moholisa and Another (CRI/APN/151/86)... |
| High Court | Mokhesuoe v Minister in Charge of Police (CIV/T/480/85) (CIV/T/480/85) [1986] LSHC 86 (09 July 1986); | [1986] LSHC 86 | 09 Jul 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/480/85 Case name: Mokhesuoe v Minister in Charge of Police (CIV/T/... |
| High Court | R v Mothgakathi (CRI/A/48/86) (CRI/A/48/86) [1986] LSHC 130 (07 November 1986); | [1986] LSHC 130 | 07 Nov 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/48/86 Case name: R v Mothgakathi (CRI/A/48/86) Judgment Date: 07... |
| High Court | R v Sematlane (CRI/7/3/86) (NULL) [1986] LSHC 1 (01 January 1986); | [1986] LSHC 1 | 01 Jan 1986 | High Court Case number: NULL Case name: R v Sematlane (CRI/7/3/86) Judgment Date: 01 January... |
| High Court | R v Mabope and Others (CRI/T/15/85) (CRI/T/15/85) [1986] LSHC 3 (10 January 1986); | [1986] LSHC 3 | 10 Jan 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/15/85 Case name: R v Mabope and Others (CRI/T/15/85) Judgment Date... |
| High Court | Barclays Bank International v Rangoanana (CIV/T/461/84) (CIV/T/461/84) [1986] LSHC 17 (27 February 1986); | [1986] LSHC 17 | 27 Feb 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/461/84 Case name: Barclays Bank International v Rangoanana (CIV/T/... |
| High Court | Officer Commanding- Quthing and Another v Matlotlo (CIV/A/10/84) (CIV/A/10/84) [1986] LSHC 109 (29 August 1986); | [1986] LSHC 109 | 29 Aug 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/A/10/84 Case name: Officer Commanding- Quthing and Another v... |
| High Court | R v Tsumane (CRI/T/39/85) (CRI/T/39/85) [1986] LSHC 98 (18 August 1986); | [1986] LSHC 98 | 18 Aug 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/39/85 Case name: R v Tsumane (CRI/T/39/85) Judgment Date: 18... |
| High Court | Mokete v Mokoane (CIV/T/169/83) (CIV/T/169/83) [1986] LSHC 10 (10 February 1986); | [1986] LSHC 10 | 10 Feb 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/169/83 Case name: Mokete v Mokoane (CIV/T/169/83) Judgment Date: ... |
| High Court | R v Mapolanka and Another (CR/227/85) (NULL) [1986] LSHC 75 (20 June 1986); | [1986] LSHC 75 | 20 Jun 1986 | High Court Case number: NULL Case name: R v Mapolanka and Another (CR/227/85) Judgment Date: 20... |
| High Court | Jonathan v Commissioner of Police and Another (CIV/APN/276/86) (CIV/APN/276/86) [1986] LSHC 114 (15 September 1986); | [1986] LSHC 114 | 15 Sep 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/276/86 Case name: Jonathan v Commissioner of Police and Another... |
| High Court | R v Ramono and Another (CRI/A/50-51/86) (NULL) [1986] LSHC 106 (28 August 1986); | [1986] LSHC 106 | 28 Aug 1986 | High Court Case number: NULL Case name: R v Ramono and Another (CRI/A/50-51/86) Judgment Date: ... |
| High Court | Tlale v Mofolo and Others (CIV/T/30/82) (CIV/T/30/82) [1986] LSHC 76 (20 June 1986); | [1986] LSHC 76 | 20 Jun 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/30/82 Case name: Tlale v Mofolo and Others (CIV/T/30/82) Judgment... |
| High Court | Motselebane and Others v Adjudicator (PSC) Mr.Ohobela (CIV/APN/291/83) (CIV/APN/291/83) [1986] LSHC 102 (27 August 1986); | [1986] LSHC 102 | 27 Aug 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/291/83 Case name: Motselebane and Others v Adjudicator (PSC) Mr.... |
| High Court | R v Mating (CRI/A/53/85) (CRI/A/53/85) [1986] LSHC 20 (03 March 1986); | [1986] LSHC 20 | 03 Mar 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/53/85 Case name: R v Mating (CRI/A/53/85) Judgment Date: 03 March... |
| High Court | R v Kholori (CRI/T/31/85) (CRI/T/31/85) [1986] LSHC 66 (04 June 1986); | [1986] LSHC 66 | 04 Jun 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/31/85 Case name: R v Kholori (CRI/T/31/85) Judgment Date: 04 June... |
| High Court | R v Mahapa (CRI/A/53/86) (CRI/A/53/86) [1986] LSHC 96 (18 August 1986); | [1986] LSHC 96 | 18 Aug 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/53/86 Case name: R v Mahapa (CRI/A/53/86) Judgment Date: 18... |
| High Court | Moaki v Thaba (CIV/A/25/84) (CIV/A/25/84) [1986] LSHC 18 (27 February 1986); | [1986] LSHC 18 | 27 Feb 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/A/25/84 Case name: Moaki v Thaba (CIV/A/25/84) Judgment Date: 27... |
| High Court | M.M. General Engineering and building Contractors v Monahili (CIV/T/126/86) (CIV/T/126/86) [1986] LSHC 81 (30 June 1986); | [1986] LSHC 81 | 30 Jun 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/T/126/86 Case name: M.M. General Engineering and building... |
| High Court | R v Makhobalo (CRI/A/11/86) (CRI/A/11/86) [1986] LSHC 34 (24 March 1986); | [1986] LSHC 34 | 24 Mar 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/11/86 Case name: R v Makhobalo (CRI/A/11/86) Judgment Date: 24... |
| High Court | R v Molapo (CRI/T/21/86) (CRI/T/21/86) [1986] LSHC 144 (17 December 1986); | [1986] LSHC 144 | 17 Dec 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/21/86 Case name: R v Molapo (CRI/T/21/86) Judgment Date: 17... |
| High Court | R v Mohapi and Another (CRI/A/40-41/85) (NULL) [1986] LSHC 28 (14 March 1986); | [1986] LSHC 28 | 14 Mar 1986 | High Court Case number: NULL Case name: R v Mohapi and Another (CRI/A/40-41/85) Judgment Date: ... |
| High Court | Motsumi v Veterinary Officer and Administrator of the Livestock and Others (CIV/APN/43/86) (CIV/APN/43/86) [1986] LSHC 31 (20 March 1986); | [1986] LSHC 31 | 20 Mar 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/43/86 Case name: Motsumi v Veterinary Officer and Administrator... |
| High Court | R v Tsooana (CRI/T/22/86) (CRI/T/22/86) [1986] LSHC 129 (04 November 1986); | [1986] LSHC 129 | 04 Nov 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/22/86 Case name: R v Tsooana (CRI/T/22/86) Judgment Date: 04... |
| High Court | Khosi v Khosi (CIV/APN/258/85, CIV/APN/233/85) (CIV/APN/258/85) [1986] LSHC 51 (28 April 1986); | [1986] LSHC 51 | 28 Apr 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/258/85 Case name: Khosi v Khosi (CIV/APN/258/85, CIV/APN/233/85... |
| High Court | R v Mphahama (CRI/A/52/86) (CRI/A/52/86) [1986] LSHC 92 (04 August 1986); | [1986] LSHC 92 | 04 Aug 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/A/52/86 Case name: R v Mphahama (CRI/A/52/86) Judgment Date: 04... |
| High Court | R v Nkoja and Another (CRI/T/23/85) (CRI/T/23/85) [1986] LSHC 54 (07 May 1986); | [1986] LSHC 54 | 07 May 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/23/85 Case name: R v Nkoja and Another (CRI/T/23/85) Judgment Date... |
| High Court | R v Shata and Another (CRI/T/40/85) (CRI/T/40/85) [1986] LSHC 147 (30 December 1986); | [1986] LSHC 147 | 30 Dec 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/40/85 Case name: R v Shata and Another (CRI/T/40/85) Judgment Date... |
| High Court | M K Davies trading as Panalec v Ocrim Societe per Azione and Others (CIV/APN/310/86) (CIV/APN/310/86) [1986] LSHC 134 (24 November 1986); | [1986] LSHC 134 | 24 Nov 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/APN/310/86 Case name: M K Davies trading as Panalec v Ocrim Societe... |
| High Court | R Moholobela and Another (CRI/T/17/86) (CRI/T/17/86) [1986] LSHC 82 (30 June 1986); | [1986] LSHC 82 | 30 Jun 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/17/86 Case name: R Moholobela and Another (CRI/T/17/86) Judgment... |
| High Court | R v Lebitsa (CRI/T/36/85) (CRI/T/36/85) [1986] LSHC 113 (05 September 1986); | [1986] LSHC 113 | 05 Sep 1986 | High Court Case number: CRI/T/36/85 Case name: R v Lebitsa (CRI/T/36/85) Judgment Date: 05... |
| High Court | Tsotako v Matabola (CIV/A/7/85) (CIV/A/7/85) [1986] LSHC 52 (06 May 1986); | [1986] LSHC 52 | 06 May 1986 | High Court Case number: CIV/A/7/85 Case name: Tsotako v Matabola (CIV/A/7/85) Judgment Date: 06... |