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Police v. Louis Eddy Sadien

Country/Territory
Mauritius
Type of court
National - lower court
Date
Apr 12, 2011
Source
UNEP, InforMEA
Court name
District Court of Port-Louis
Seat of court
Port Louis
Judge
G. SHARMA
Reference number
2011 PL3 58
Language
English
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances, Legal questions
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.

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Police v. Louis Eddy Sadien.pdf