Section 119: Esther v Prime Minister 1983 MR 121
consolidated text (as at 2017). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
119. Esther v Prime Minister 1983 MR 121
Lagesse v DPP 1990 MR 194
Murdaye v Commissioner of Police 1984 MR 118
Noordally v Attorney-General 1986 MR 204
Unuth v PSC 1982 MR 232
Yerriah v PSC 1974 MR 22
Schedule I
Babooram v ESC 1975 MR 44
Carrimkhan v Lew Chin 2000 MR 145
Cassamally v Lam Chan Kee 2000 SCJ 164
Duval v François 1982 MR 85
ESC v Attorney-General 2005 MR 42
Ex parte ESC 1991 MR 166
Jagatsingh v Bappoo 1977 MR 176
Jeetah v ESC 1975 MR 93
Joomun v Government 2000 SCJ 234
Jugnauth v Lutchmeenaraidoo 1990 MR 342
Lincoln v Governor-General (PC) 1982 MR 345
Roussetty v ESC 1982 MR 208
UDM v ESC 1982 MR 147
Valayden v President of Republic 1995 MR 5
CON – 271 [Issue 1]
The Constitution
C — ALPHABETICAL LIST OF CASES
Name Reference Page No.
Accountant-General v Baie du Cap Estates (1988) 1988 MR 1 CON – 183
Albert v R (1989) 1989 MR 246 CON – 199
Allaghen v R (1984) 1984 MR 156 CON – 193
Amasimbi v State (1992) 1992 MR 227 CON – 216
Ameer v R (1981) 1981 MR 545 CON – 193
Andony v State (1992) 1992 MR 249 CON – 202
Appa v R (1988) 1988 MR 237 CON – 207
Appadoo v R (1988) 1988 MR 26 CON – 207
Arlando v State (2004) 2004 MR 1 CON – 197
Atchia v Board of Waqf Commissioners (1954) 1954 MR 42 CON – 220
Attorney-General v Duval (1991) 1991 MR 271 CON – 246
Attorney-General v Ramgoolam (1993) 1993 MR 81 CON – 247
Aubeeluck v Ramphul (1911) 1911 MR 10 CON – 238
Auchraje v State (1992) 1992 MR 235 CON – 177
Audibert v Raghoonundun (1980) 1980 MR 7 CON – 205
Aumeer v L’Assemblée de Dieu (1988) 1988 MR 229 CON – 214
Babajee v Appadoo (1990) 1990 MR 175 CON – 187
Babooram v ESC (1975) 1975 MR 44 CON – 246
Balloo v R (1969) 1969 MR 128 CON – 190
Bappoo v Bhugaloo (1978) 1978 MR 105 CON – 227
Bazerque v DM of Grand Port (1925) 1925 MR 130 CON – 238
Bégué v R (1973) 1973 MR 278 CON – 197
Bérenger v Governor-General (1973) 1973 MR 215 CON – 165
Bérenger v Jeewoolall (1999) 1999 SCJ 147 CON – 245
Bérenger v Virahsawmy (1984) 1984 MR 145 CON – 227
Bernard v Moossajee (1931) 1931 MR 26 CON – 239
Bhewa v Government (1990) 1990 MR 79 CON – 215
Bissoonee v R (1986) 1986 MR 258 CON – 194
Bishop of Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Louis v
Tengur (2004) 2004 MR 197 CON – 189
Bizlall v Commissioner of Police (1993) 1993 MR 213 CON – 211
Boodhoo v Boodhoo (1988) 1988 MR 29 CON – 207
Boolell v State (2006) 2006 MR 175 CON – 202
Bonnelame v Curé (1991) 1991 MR 224 CON – 230
Bundhoo v Bhugoo (1993) 1993 MR 243 CON – 200
Bundhoo v Bhugoo (1995) 1995 MR 177 CON – 201
[Issue 1] CON – 272
Revised Laws of Mauritius
Name Reference Page No.
Burgus v Jeewon (1999) 1999 SCJ CON – 186
Canet v Canet (1894) 1894 MR 126 CON – 205
Carré v Commissioner of Police (1972) 1972 MR 124 CON – 175
Carrimkhan v Lew Chin (2000) 2000 SCJ 264 CON – 235,
CON – 242
Chan Kwong Miow v R (1968) 1968 MR 239 CON – 190
Chakooree v R (1984) 1984 MR 20 CON – 198
Chasle v Jalnac (1943) 1943 MR 78 CON – 174
Chundunsing v State (1997) 1997 MR 202 CON – 205
Chung Fook Lung v Mootooveeran (1997) 1997 MR 218 CON – 168
Claite v Orian (1990) 1990 MR 97 CON – 195
Codabux v R (1984) 1984 MR 159 CON – 193
Colin v Hurdowar (1939) 1939 MR 91 CON – 205
Collet v Attorney-General of Seychelles (1954) 1954 MR 214 CON – 243
Collet v R (1953) 1953 MR 198 CON – 243
Compagnie Sucrière de Bel Ombre v Government
(1994) 1994 CON – 185
Coorbanally v R (1981) 1981 MR 369 CON – 213
Coralie v R (1957) 1957 MR 290 CON – 244
Curé v DM Rose Hill (1929) 1929 MR 148 CON – 238
Curpen v R (1987) 1987 MR 124 CON – 206,
CON – 208
D’Ar
168
Claite v Orian (1990) 1990 MR 97 CON – 195
Codabux v R (1984) 1984 MR 159 CON – 193
Colin v Hurdowar (1939) 1939 MR 91 CON – 205
Collet v Attorney-General of Seychelles (1954) 1954 MR 214 CON – 243
Collet v R (1953) 1953 MR 198 CON – 243
Compagnie Sucrière de Bel Ombre v Government
(1994) 1994 CON – 185
Coorbanally v R (1981) 1981 MR 369 CON – 213
Coralie v R (1957) 1957 MR 290 CON – 244
Curé v DM Rose Hill (1929) 1929 MR 148 CON – 238
Curpen v R (1987) 1987 MR 124 CON – 206,
CON – 208
D’Arifat v Lesueur (1949) 1949 MR 191 CON – 169
Dahall v State (1993) 1993 MR 220 CON – 200
Darmalingum v State (1997) 1997 MR 186 CON – 201
Darmalingum v State (2000) 2000 MR 210 CON – 201
Dayal v President of Republic (1998) 1998 MR 4 CON – 179
1998 MR 198 CON – 202
De Boucherville v Commissioner of Prisons (2006) 2006 CON – 223
De Boucherville v DPP (2002) 2002 MR 139 CON – 210
De Boucherville v Henry (1911) 1911 CON – 237
Development Bank of Mauritius v Flore (1998) 1998 MR 91 CON – 185
DPP v Boodhoo (1992) 1992 MR 284 CON – 212
DPP v Dauhoo (1988) 1988 MR 248 CON – 176
DPP v Kohealle (1999) 1999 SCJ 255 CON – 220
DPP v Labavarde (1965) 1965 MR 72 CON – 217
DPP v Masson (1972) 1972 MR 204 CON – 212
Dookhy v Passport and Immigration Officer (1987) 1992 MR 210 CON – 214
CON – 273 [Issue 1]
The Constitution
Name Reference Page No.
Dosoruth v State of Mauritius (2004) 2004 MR 230 CON – 209
d’Unienville v d’Unienville (1905) 1992 MR 210 CON – 205
d’Unienville v Laurent (1934) 1931 MR 30 CON – 240
Duval v Commissioner of Police (1974) 1974 MR 130 CON – 212
Duval v R (1967) 1967 MR 92 CON – 190
Duval v Seetaram (1991) 1991 MR 21 CON – 246
Electoral Supervisory Commission v Honourable
Attorney-General (2005) 2005 CON – 236
Ex parte ESC (1991) 1991 MR 166 CON – 242
Ex parte Ramboccus (1926) 1926 MR 65 CON – 239
Fakeemeeah v Commissioner of Police (2001) 2001 CON – 248
Fakeemeeah v DPP (2002) 2002 CON – 251
Federation of Civil Service Unions v Prime Minister
(1987) 1987 MR 109 CON – 179
François v R (1975) 1975 MR 236 CON – 192
François v State (1993) 1993 MR 15 CON – 203
General Workers’ Federation v Commissioner of
Police (2003) 2003 MR 1 CON – 212
Gheenah v State (1998) 1998 MR 109 CON – 201
Gokulsing v Jugnauth (1995) 1995 MR 88 CON – 247
Gooranah v R (1968) 1968 MR 122 CON – 190
Government v Union Flacq SE (1992) 1992 MR 35, 36 CON – 184
Greedhur v R (1987) 1987 MR 179 CON – 206
Gulam Rasool v Government (1989) 1989 MR 222 CON – 249
Gutheea v Dulloo (1991) 1991 MR 191 CON – 230
Guyot and anor v Government (1991) 1991 MR 156 CON – 188
Hawaldar v Government (1978) 1978 MR 37 CON – 181
Hitié v Clair (1926) 1926 MR 59 CON – 239
Hitié v Naz (1891) 1891 MR 5 CON – 236
Hosany v R (1984) 1984 MR 161 CON – 194
Hossen v Dhunny (1972) 1972 MR 145 CON – 203
Hurnam v Chui Yew Cheong (2003) 2003 MR 187 CON – 178
Hurnam v State (2000) 2000 SCJ 220 CON – 251
Hurnam v State (2005) 2005 MR 243 CON – 224
Hypolite v R (1988) 1988 MR 246 CON – 195
Iqbal v State (1992) 1992 MR 78 CON – 196
[Issue 1] CON – 274
Revised Laws of Mauritius
Name Reference Page No.
Islam v Senior District Magistrate, Grand Port
Distirct Court (3) (2006) 2006 MR 282 CON – 225
Jagatsingh v Bappoo (1977) 1977 MR 176 CON – 230
Jauffret v Acharaz (1911) 1911 MR 1 CON – 238
Jaulim v DPP (1976) 1976 MR 96 CON – 187
Jeau Export v Felino (SA) (1993) 1993 MR 272 CON – 222
Jeeawoody v R (1989) 1989 MR 258 CON – 244
Jeekahrajee v Registrar of Co-operatives (1978) 1978 MR 215 CON – 221
Jeetah v ESC (1975) 197
N – 196
[Issue 1] CON – 274
Revised Laws of Mauritius
Name Reference Page No.
Islam v Senior District Magistrate, Grand Port
Distirct Court (3) (2006) 2006 MR 282 CON – 225
Jagatsingh v Bappoo (1977) 1977 MR 176 CON – 230
Jauffret v Acharaz (1911) 1911 MR 1 CON – 238
Jaulim v DPP (1976) 1976 MR 96 CON – 187
Jeau Export v Felino (SA) (1993) 1993 MR 272 CON – 222
Jeeawoody v R (1989) 1989 MR 258 CON – 244
Jeekahrajee v Registrar of Co-operatives (1978) 1978 MR 215 CON – 221
Jeetah v ESC (1975) 1975 MR 31 CON – 231,
CON – 242
Jeewooth v State (1998) 1998 MR 291 CON – 219
Jhingai v R (1983) 1983 MR 148 CON – 193
Jhoolun v State (2005) 2005 CON – 210
Jogee v Government (1993) 1993 MR 133 CON – 221
Joomun v Government (2000) 2000 SCJ 234 CON – 242
Joomun v R (1989) 1989 MR 237 CON – 199
Joomun v Registration Officer (1948) 1948 MR 48 CON – 240
Jordan v Jordan (2000) 2000 SCJ 226 CON – 244
Jugnauth v Daby (1990) 1990 MR 202 CON – 245
Juste v R (1989) 1989 MR 256 CON – 195
Keetarut v Prime Minister (1992) 1992 MR 238 CON – 245,
CON – 247
Kodabaccus v Electoral Commissioner (1992) 1992 MR 78 CON – 231
Kunnath v R (1990) 1990 MR 303 CON – 208
Kunnath v State (1998) 1998 MR 159 CON – 209
Labonne v State (2000) 2000 MR 65 CON – 222
Lacaze v de Rauville (1911) 1911 MR 4 CON – 237
Lacaze v Mongey (1911) 1911 MR 13 CON – 237
Lagesse v DPP (1990) 1990 MR 194 CON – 221
Lallchand v R (1975) 1975 MR 211 CON – 191
Lamarques v R (1974) 1974 MR 291 CON – 191
Laurent v DM Port Louis (1920) 1920 MR 77 CON – 239
Le Breton v Iframac Ltd (1979) 1979 MR 105 CON – 205
Leckning v Governor-General (1975) 1975 MR 134 CON – 178
Lincoln v Governor-General (1973) 1973 MR 290 CON – 245,
CON – 247
(general reference to separation of powers)
CON – 275 [Issue 1]
The Constitution
Name Reference Page No.
Lincoln v Governor-General (1974) 1974 MR 112 CON – 166
Lobogun v State (2006) 2006 MR 63 CON – 209
London Satellite Systems v State (1997) 1997 MR 128 CON – 213
London Satellite Systems v State (1999) 1999 SCJ 307 CON – 251
Luk Tung v Commissioner of Police (1997) 1997 MR 253 CON – 250
Lutchmeeparsad v State (1992) 1992 MR 271 CON – 200
MMA Employees Union v MMA (1989) 1989 MR 194 CON – 249
Mahboob v Government (1982) 1982 MR 135 CON – 182
Makound v State (1997) 1997 MR 29 CON – 208
Maroam v State (1998) 1998 MR 205 CON – 202
Masson v Ministère Public (1925) 1925 MR 125 CON – 237
Matadeen v Pointu (1998) 1998 MR 172 CON – 189
Mathoorasing v Governor-General (1973) 1973 MR 156 CON – 176
Mattarooa v Passport Officer (1998) 1998 MR 131 CON – 214
Meghu v State (1993) 1993 MR 349 CON – 208
Mewa v Vythiligum (1985) 1985 MR 150 CON – 194
Michel v Commissioner of Police (1992) 1992 MR 249 CON – 211
Michel v Electoral Commissioner (1992) 1992 MR 166 CON – 241
Mingard v Commissioner of Police (1988) 1988 MR 57 CON – 214
Mohammadally v State (2000) 2000 SCJ 289 CON – 196
Mohammadally v DPP (2006) 2006 MR 307 CON – 192
Mohit v DPP (2006) 2006 MR 194 CON – 178
Mohit v R (1980) 1980 MR 317 CON – 197
Moignac v Leal (1954) 1954 MR 25 CON – 234
Moignac v Leal (1964) 1964 MR 25 CON – 233,
CON – 236
Mooktaram v Manique (1931) 1931 MR 25 CON – 238
Mooktaram v Tiang Qui Lien (1931) 1931 MR 27 CON – 239
Mootoosamy v Ah-Chuen (1964) 1964 MR 3 CON – 234,
CON – 235
Motee v R (1969) 1969 MR 34 CON – 244,
CON – 174
Muktar Ali v R (1991) 1991 MR 138 CON – 177
Munbodh v Industrial and Vocational Training Board
(2005) 2005 MR 89 CON – 181
Municipality of Beau Bassin/Rose Hill v Sik Yuen
Supermarket (2001)
Moignac v Leal (1954) 1954 MR 25 CON – 234
Moignac v Leal (1964) 1964 MR 25 CON – 233,
CON – 236
Mooktaram v Manique (1931) 1931 MR 25 CON – 238
Mooktaram v Tiang Qui Lien (1931) 1931 MR 27 CON – 239
Mootoosamy v Ah-Chuen (1964) 1964 MR 3 CON – 234,
CON – 235
Motee v R (1969) 1969 MR 34 CON – 244,
CON – 174
Muktar Ali v R (1991) 1991 MR 138 CON – 177
Munbodh v Industrial and Vocational Training Board
(2005) 2005 MR 89 CON – 181
Municipality of Beau Bassin/Rose Hill v Sik Yuen
Supermarket (2001) 2001 MR 179 CON – 177
Mutty v Bhugbuth (1994) 1994 MR 113 CON – 204
[Issue 1] CON – 276
Revised Laws of Mauritius
Name Reference Page No.
Naudeer v Mohamed (1948) 1948 CON – 238
Ng Yelim v Chinese Chamber of Commerce (1970) 1970 MR 125 CON – 220
Nirsimloo v State (2000) 2000 MR 244 CON – 209
Noordally v Attorney-General (1986) 1986 MR 204 CON – 224
Norton v Public Service Commission (1985) 1985 MR 97, CON – 183
Ochotoya v R (1988) 1988 MR 90 CON – 194
Orian v Prime Minister (1991) 1991 MR 14, 270 CON – 170
Pandoo v State (2006) 2006 MR 323 CON – 216
Panjanadum v Prime Minister (1995) 1995 MR 93 CON – 171
Parmessur v R (1979) 1979 MR 205 CON – 229
Paul v Registrar-General (1989) 1989 MR 209 CON – 184
Payet v Seagull Insurance (1990) 1990 MR 347 CON – 225
Peerbocus v R (1991) 1991 MR 90 CON – 188
Periag v R (1974) 1974 MR 59 CON – 190
Peroumal v R (1983) 1983 MR 130 CON – 197
Philibert v State (2007) 2007 SCJ 274 CON – 217
Philippe Ltd v Government (1990) 1990 MR 40 CON – 249
Pillay v Boisram (1986) 1986 MR 266 CON – 194
Pointu v Minister of Education (1995) 1995 MR 132 CON – 189
Poongavanam v DPP (1993) 1993 MR 298 CON – 250
Pongavanam v Commission on the Prerogative of
Mercy (1999) 1999 CON – 180
Police v Fra (1975) 1975 MR 157 CON – 218
Police v Gordon Gentil (1998) 1998 MR 121 CON – 219
Police v Khoyratty (2004) 2004 MR 137 CON – 166
Police v Labat (1970) 1970 MR 214 CON – 199
Police v Léonide (1976) 1976 MR 250 CON – 218
Police v Moorba (1971) 1971 MR 199 CON – 210
Police v Moorbannoo (1972) 1972 MR 22 CON – 218
Police v Rose (1976) 1976 MR 79 CON – 186
Police v Ruhomally (1983) 1983 MR 106 CON – 176
Police v Seechurn (1980) 1980 MR 248 CON – 219
Pulluck v Ramphul (2005) 2005 CON – 186
Purryag v MBC (1991) 1991 MR 265 CON – 241
R v Boyjoo (1991) 1991 MR 292 CON – 187,
CON – 198
CON – 277 [Issue 1]
The Constitution
Name Reference Page No.
Radha v Hugues (1911) 1911 MR 19 CON – 239
Ragoobeer v R (1974) 1974 MR 177 CON – 191
Rajan v Dahal (1959) 1959 MR 380 CON – 228,
CON – 229,
CON – 236,
CON – 241
Ramburn v Government (1997) 1997 MR 70 CON – 185
Ramburn v Stock Exchange Commission (1990) 1990 MR 67 CON – 211
Ramchurn v Lamour (1988) 1988 MR 255 CON – 207
Ramdhony v Municipal Council of Vacoas-Phoenix
(1995) 1995 MR 103 CON – 185
Ramen v Ghoorun (2000) 2000 CON – 196
Ramgoolam v Jugnauth (2006) 2006 MR 127 CON – 179
Ramgoolam v Speaker of National Assembly (1993) 1993 MR 269 CON – 247
Ramkalawon v PSSA (1988) 1988 MR 78 CON – 207
Ramphul v Government (1987) 1987 MR 128 CON – 180
Ramsamy v Passport and Immigration Officer (1988) 1988 MR 192 CON – 170
Rayapen v Vydelingum (1988) 1988 MR 234 CON – 194
Reddi v Reddi (1987) 1987 MR 155 CON – 203
Reufac v Minister of Agriculture (1980) 1980 MR 20 CON – 181
Rishi v Passport Officer (1990) 1990 MR 347 CON – 170
Robenco Ltd v Government (1990) 1990 MR 251 CON – 184
Roblet v Gébert (1906) 1906 MR 32 CON – 236
Rogers Philip v Comptroller of Customs (1994) 1994 MR 144 CON – 213
Roman Catholic Diocese of Po
87) 1987 MR 128 CON – 180
Ramsamy v Passport and Immigration Officer (1988) 1988 MR 192 CON – 170
Rayapen v Vydelingum (1988) 1988 MR 234 CON – 194
Reddi v Reddi (1987) 1987 MR 155 CON – 203
Reufac v Minister of Agriculture (1980) 1980 MR 20 CON – 181
Rishi v Passport Officer (1990) 1990 MR 347 CON – 170
Robenco Ltd v Government (1990) 1990 MR 251 CON – 184
Roblet v Gébert (1906) 1906 MR 32 CON – 236
Rogers Philip v Comptroller of Customs (1994) 1994 MR 144 CON – 213
Roman Catholic Diocese of Port Louis v Minister of
Education (1991) 1991 MR 176 CON – 188
Roussetty v ESC (1982) 1982 MR 208 CON – 242
Sabapathee v State (1999) 1999 SCJ 1 CON – 222
Sahodeea v ESC (1997) 1997 MR 263 CON – 251
Samputh v R (1987) 1987 MR 144 CON – 206
Samynaden v Commissioner of Prisons (2005) 2005 MR 156 CON – 222
Sawdagur v Sawdagur (1988) 1988 MR 115 CON – 198
Seegobin v Minister of Finance (1998) 1998 MR 1 CON – 248
Seegoolam v State (1994) 1994 MR 184 CON – 204
Seesaran v Maurel (1911) 1911 MR 223 CON – 237
Sénèque v DPP (2000) 2000 MR 41
Sénèque v DPP (2002) 2002 CON – 177
Shaik v State (1994) 1994 MR 149 CON – 216
[Issue 1] CON – 278
Revised Laws of Mauritius
Name Reference Page No.
Shamboonath Sewalaye v Sanatan Dharma Temple
(1991) 1991 MR 1 CON – 215
Simadree v State (1993) 1993 MR 333 CON – 219
Sip Heng Wong Ng v R (1985) 1985 MR 133 CON – 205,
CON – 206,
CON – 207
Social Democratic Party v ESC (1982) 1982 MR 144 CON – 232
Société United Docks v Government (1981) 1981 MR 500 CON – 182
State v Bacha (1996) 1966 MR 52, 9, CON – 204
239, 240
State v Coowar (1998) 1998 MR 10, 123 CON – 196
State v Hussain Sheik (1993) 1993 MR 356 CON – 200
State v Khoyratty (2006) 2006 MR 210 CON – 6,
CON – 166
Sunassee v State (1998) 1998 MR 84 CON – 196
Tangaree v Government (1991) 1991 MR 203 CON – 185
Tanner v Dauban (1911) 1911 MR 14 CON – 237
Tannoo v Teelock (2005) 2005 CON – 204
Tarby v DM Grand Port (1926) 1926 MR 62 CON – 249
Tengur v Minstry of Education and SR (2002) 2002 MR 166 CON – 251
Toolsy v Distirct Magistrate of Pamplemousses
(2002) 2002 CON – 226
Tronche v DM Grand Port (1925) 1925 MR 126 CON – 238
Tronche v Ministère Public (1925) 1925 MR 126 CON – 239
Tsang Man Kin v State (2006) 2006 MR 156 CON – 189
UDM v ESC (1982) 1982 MR 147 CON – 232
UDM v Governor-General (1990) 1990 MR 1181 CON – 227
Union of Campement Sites Owners v Government
(1984) 1984 MR 100 CON – 183
Valayden v President of Republic (1995) 1995 MR 5 CON – 241
Vallet v Ramgoolam (1973) 1973 MR 29 CON – 175
Veerasawmy v State (2005) 2005 MR 238 CON – 202
Velle Vindron v R (1973) 1973 MR 245 CON – 218
Vert v DM Plaines Wilhems (1993) 1993 MR 28 CON – 250
Victor v State (2000) 2000 SCJ 65 CON – 225
Virahsawmy v Commissioner of Police (1972) 1972 MR 255 CON – 215
Wadud v State (1999) 1999 SCJ 197 CON – 196
CON – 279 [Issue 1]