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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| Court of Appeal | lakatsa v Bereng and Another (CIV/APN/331/88) (CIV/APN/331/88) [1980] LSCA 180 (21 November 1988); | [1980] LSCA 180 | 21 Nov 1988 | Court of Appeal Case number: CIV/APN/331/88 Case name: lakatsa v Bereng and Another (CIV/APN/331... |
| Court of Appeal | R v lehloenya and Others (C. of A. (CRI) No. 11 of 1979) [1980] LSCA 6 (10 January 1980); | [1980] LSCA 6 | 10 Jan 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 11 of 1979 Case name: R v lehloenya and Others... |
| Court of Appeal | Lehphane and others v King (C. of A. (CRI) No. 8-10 of 1979) [1980] LSCA 7 (10 January 1980); | [1980] LSCA 7 | 10 Jan 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 8-10 of 1979 Case name: Lehphane and others v... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Makomela and Another (C. of A. (CRI) No. 15-16 of 1980) [1980] LSCA 3 (09 January 1980); | [1980] LSCA 3 | 09 Jan 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 15-16 of 1980 Case name: R v Makomela and... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Khiba (C. of A. (CRI) No. 2 of 1979) [1980] LSCA 5 (10 January 1980); | [1980] LSCA 5 | 10 Jan 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI) No. 2 of 1979 Case name: R v Khiba (C. of A. Judgment Date: ... |
| Court of Appeal | Fani v Rex (CRI/A/8/80) (CRI/A/8/80) [1980] LSCA 24 (10 April 1980); | [1980] LSCA 24 | 10 Apr 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/A/8/80 Case name: Fani v Rex (CRI/A/8/80) Judgment Date: 10... |
| Court of Appeal | Binns v Binns (C. of A. (CIV) No. 4 of 1979) [1980] LSCA 4 (10 January 1980); | [1980] LSCA 4 | 10 Jan 1980 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CIV) No. 4 of 1979 Case name: Binns v Binns Judgment Date... |
| Court of Appeal | Mohamo v Mohamo (C. of A. (CIV) NO. 1 of 1980) [1981] LSCA 6 (13 January 1981); | [1981] LSCA 6 | 13 Jan 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CIV) NO. 1 of 1980 Case name: Mohamo v Mohamo Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Leluma (C. of A. (CRI) No. 5 of 1981) [1981] LSCA 44 (30 June 1981); | [1981] LSCA 44 | 30 Jun 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 5 of 1981 Case name: R v Leluma Judgment Date: ... |
| Court of Appeal | Ramatekoa v Ramatekoa (C. of A. (CIV) NO. 5 of 1980) [1981] LSCA 7 (13 January 1981); | [1981] LSCA 7 | 13 Jan 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CIV) NO. 5 of 1980 Case name: Ramatekoa v Ramatekoa... |
| Court of Appeal | Phaloane v R (C. of A. (CRI) No. 7 of. 1980) [1981] LSCA 49 (03 July 1981); | [1981] LSCA 49 | 03 Jul 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 7 of. 1980 Case name: Phaloane v R Judgment Date... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Adams and Others (C. of A. (CRI) NO. 14 of 1979) [1981] LSCA 1 (12 January 1981); | [1981] LSCA 1 | 12 Jan 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) NO. 14 of 1979 Case name: R v Adams and Others... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Mokolokolov R (C. of A. (CRI) NO. 5-6 OF 1979) [1981] LSCA 3 (12 January 1981); | [1981] LSCA 3 | 12 Jan 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) NO. 5-6 OF 1979 Case name: R v Mokolokolov R... |
| Court of Appeal | Koaho v Solicitor General (C. of A. (CIV) NO. 3 of 1980) [1981] LSCA 5 (13 January 1981); | [1981] LSCA 5 | 13 Jan 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CIV) NO. 3 of 1980 Case name: Koaho v Solicitor General... |
| Court of Appeal | Pioneer Motors(Pty) Ltd v Mokake (C. of A. (CIV) No. 2 of 1981) [1981] LSCA 56 (24 August 1981); | [1981] LSCA 56 | 24 Aug 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CIV) No. 2 of 1981 Case name: Pioneer Motors(Pty) Ltd v... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Mahloane (C. of A. (CRI) No.6 of 1980) [1981] LSCA 46 (03 July 1981); | [1981] LSCA 46 | 03 Jul 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No.6 of 1980 Case name: R v Mahloane Judgment Date... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Moshephi and Others (C. of A. (CRI) 8-11 of 1980) [1981] LSCA 47 (03 July 1981); | [1981] LSCA 47 | 03 Jul 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) 8-11 of 1980 Case name: R v Moshephi and Others... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Mohlalisi and Others (C. of A. (CRI) No. 1-3 of 1981) [1981] LSCA 73 (13 October 1981); | [1981] LSCA 73 | 13 Oct 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 1-3 of 1981 Case name: R v Mohlalisi and Others... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Makamole and Others (C. of A. (CRI) No. 1-2 of 1980) [1981] LSCA 2 (12 January 1981); | [1981] LSCA 2 | 12 Jan 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 1-2 of 1980 Case name: R v Makamole and Others... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Sello (C. of A. (CRI) NO. 5 of 1980) [1981] LSCA 4 (12 January 1981); | [1981] LSCA 4 | 12 Jan 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) NO. 5 of 1980 Case name: R v Sello Judgment Date: ... |
| Court of Appeal | Ramakoro v Peete (C. of A. (CIV) No. 4 of 1981) [1981] LSCA 50 (03 July 1981); | [1981] LSCA 50 | 03 Jul 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CIV) No. 4 of 1981 Case name: Ramakoro v Peete Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Forrester (C. of A. (CRI) No. 4 of 1980) [1981] LSCA 45 (03 July 1981); | [1981] LSCA 45 | 03 Jul 1981 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 4 of 1980 Case name: R v Forrester Judgment Date... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Metsing (C. of A. (CRI) No. 12 of 1981) [1982] LSCA 155 (01 October 1987); | [1982] LSCA 155 | 01 Oct 1987 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CRI) No. 12 of 1981 Case name: R v Metsing Judgment Date... |
| Court of Appeal | Freitas v De Jardin and Another (CIV/T/154/81) (CIV/T/154/81) [1982] LSCA 78 (29 October 1982); | [1982] LSCA 78 | 29 Oct 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CIV/T/154/81 Case name: Freitas v De Jardin and Another (CIV/T/154/... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Lerotholi (CRI/A/4/82) (CRI/A/4/82) [1982] LSCA 39 (12 July 1982); | [1982] LSCA 39 | 12 Jul 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/A/4/82 Case name: R v Lerotholi (CRI/A/4/82) Judgment Date: 12... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Manamolela and Others (CRI/T/52/81) (CRI/T/52/81) [1982] LSCA 26 (29 April 1982); | [1982] LSCA 26 | 29 Apr 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/T/52/81 Case name: R v Manamolela and Others (CRI/T/52/81)... |
| Court of Appeal | Leanya v Lesotho Evangelic Church (CIV/T/249/79) (CIV/T/249/79) [1982] LSCA 6 (29 January 1982); | [1982] LSCA 6 | 29 Jan 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CIV/T/249/79 Case name: Leanya v Lesotho Evangelic Church (CIV/T/... |
| Court of Appeal | Ramakoro v Peete (CIV/T/114/79) (CIV/T/114/79) [1982] LSCA 44 (02 August 1982); | [1982] LSCA 44 | 02 Aug 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CIV/T/114/79 Case name: Ramakoro v Peete (CIV/T/114/79) Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Raleting (CRI/A/25/82) (CRI/A/25/82) [1982] LSCA 38 (06 July 1982); | [1982] LSCA 38 | 06 Jul 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/A/25/82 Case name: R v Raleting (CRI/A/25/82) Judgment Date: ... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Mkoae and Others (CRI/A/77-80/82) [1982] LSCA 104 (17 December 1982); | [1982] LSCA 104 | 17 Dec 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/A/77-80/82 Case name: R v Mkoae and Others Judgment Date: 17... |
| Court of Appeal | Chomane v Tankiso ((CIV) NO. 6 of 1980) [1982] LSCA 27 (01 May 1982); | [1982] LSCA 27 | 01 May 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: (CIV) NO. 6 of 1980 Case name: Chomane v Tankiso Judgment Date: 01... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Mothabeng (CRI/A/35/82) (CRI/A/35/82) [1982] LSCA 37 (01 July 1982); | [1982] LSCA 37 | 01 Jul 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/A/35/82 Case name: R v Mothabeng (CRI/A/35/82) Judgment Date: ... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Loko (CRI/A/7/82) (CRI/A/7/82) [1982] LSCA 36 (28 June 1982); | [1982] LSCA 36 | 28 Jun 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/A/7/82 Case name: R v Loko (CRI/A/7/82) Judgment Date: 28 June... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Pitso (CRI/T/21/82) (CRI/T/21/82) [1982] LSCA 87 (10 November 1982); | [1982] LSCA 87 | 10 Nov 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/T/21/82 Case name: R v Pitso (CRI/T/21/82) Judgment Date: 10... |
| Court of Appeal | Mokhahlane v Minister in Charge of the Public and Another (CIV/APN/21/81) (CIV/APN/21/81) [1982] LSCA 7 (02 February 1982); | [1982] LSCA 7 | 02 Feb 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CIV/APN/21/81 Case name: Mokhahlane v Minister in Charge of the... |
| Court of Appeal | Lesotho Evangelical Church v Mandoro (C. of A. (CIV) No. 9 of 1981) [1982] LSCA 22 (23 April 1982); | [1982] LSCA 22 | 23 Apr 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CIV) No. 9 of 1981 Case name: Lesotho Evangelical Church... |
| Court of Appeal | Lotan v Lotan (C. of A. (CIV) NO. 1/81) [1982] LSCA 21 (19 April 1982); | [1982] LSCA 21 | 19 Apr 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: C. of A. (CIV) NO. 1/81 Case name: Lotan v Lotan Judgment Date: 19... |
| Court of Appeal | Makata v Makata (CIV/TA/41/81) (CIV/TA/41/81) [1982] LSCA 61 (13 September 1982); | [1982] LSCA 61 | 13 Sep 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CIV/TA/41/81 Case name: Makata v Makata (CIV/TA/41/81) Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal | Ntsinyi v Nkolanye (CIV/T/26B/81) [1982] LSCA 32 (25 May 1982); | [1982] LSCA 32 | 25 May 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CIV/T/26B/81 Case name: Ntsinyi v Nkolanye Judgment Date: 25 May... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Khubetsoana (CRI/A/67/82) (CRI/A/67/82) [1982] LSCA 84 (08 November 1982); | [1982] LSCA 84 | 08 Nov 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/A/67/82 Case name: R v Khubetsoana (CRI/A/67/82) Judgment Date... |
| Court of Appeal | Mbagamthi v Phalatsi (CIV/A/25/79) (CIV/A/25/79) [1982] LSCA 15 (16 March 1982); | [1982] LSCA 15 | 16 Mar 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CIV/A/25/79 Case name: Mbagamthi v Phalatsi (CIV/A/25/79) Judgment... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Nketu (CRI/T/45/81) (CRI/T/45/81) [1982] LSCA 49 (11 August 1982); | [1982] LSCA 49 | 11 Aug 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/T/45/81 Case name: R v Nketu (CRI/T/45/81) Judgment Date: 11... |
| Court of Appeal | Maseru United Football Club v Lesotho Sports Council and Others (CIV/APN/34/81) (CIV/APN/34/81) [1982] LSCA 8 (05 February 1982); | [1982] LSCA 8 | 05 Feb 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CIV/APN/34/81 Case name: Maseru United Football Club v Lesotho... |
| Court of Appeal | Mocasi v Solicitor General (CIV/APN/69/82) (CIV/APN/69/82) [1982] LSCA 100 (03 December 1982); | [1982] LSCA 100 | 03 Dec 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CIV/APN/69/82 Case name: Mocasi v Solicitor General (CIV/APN/69/82... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Sofe (CRI/A/A3/82) ([node:field-casenumber]) [1982] LSCA 64 (16 September 1982); | [1982] LSCA 64 | 16 Sep 1982 | Court of Appeal Case name: R v Sofe (CRI/A/A3/82) Judgment Date: 16 September 1982 Download: 64... |
| Court of Appeal | Mkoaleli v Commissioner of Police (CIV/APN/225/82) (CIV/APN/225/82) [1982] LSCA 72 (06 October 1982); | [1982] LSCA 72 | 06 Oct 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CIV/APN/225/82 Case name: Mkoaleli v Commissioner of Police (CIV/... |
| Court of Appeal | Director of Public Prosecutions v Resident Magistrate and Others (CRI/A/64/81) (CRI/A/64/81) [1982] LSCA 11 (04 March 1982); | [1982] LSCA 11 | 04 Mar 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/A/64/81 Case name: Director of Public Prosecutions v Resident... |
| Court of Appeal | Director of Public Prosecutions v Macubu (CRI/A/44/82) (CRI/A/44/82) [1982] LSCA 68 (30 September 1982); | [1982] LSCA 68 | 30 Sep 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/A/44/82 Case name: Director of Public Prosecutions v Macubu (... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Rabeisi (CRI/A/54/81) (CRI/A/54/81) [1982] LSCA 13 (04 March 1982); | [1982] LSCA 13 | 04 Mar 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/A/54/81 Case name: R v Rabeisi (CRI/A/54/81) Judgment Date: 04... |
| Court of Appeal | R v Vivieros (CRI/APN/67/82, CRI///52/82) (CRI/APN/67/82) [1982] LSCA 90 (15 November 1982); | [1982] LSCA 90 | 15 Nov 1982 | Court of Appeal Case number: CRI/APN/67/82 Case name: R v Vivieros (CRI/APN/67/82, CRI///52/82)... |