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April 2026
The Republic v Wiseman Precious Samson (Confirmation Case 39 of 2026; Criminal Case 185 of 2025 (before FGM Court at CHIDOGI)) [2026] MWHC 17 (1 April 2026)
Court substituted imprisonment with compensation to secure the convict’s parental responsibility and child welfare.
  • Criminal law — Sexual offences — Sexual intercourse with person under 18 — Consent immaterial under section 138(1) Penal Code
  • Criminal procedure — Sentencing and disposal — Compensation and discharge as alternative to imprisonment under section 32 Penal Code and section 337(1)(c)(i) Criminal Procedure and Evidence Code
  • Family law — Civil remedies — Victim’s right to pursue maintenance under section 96 Marriage Divorce and Family Relations Act
1 April 2026
January 2026
Republic v Richard Chimwendo Banda & Alfred Dala Kadula (Homicide Case Number 289 of 2025) [2026] MWHC 2 (20 January 2026)
Withdrawal of a bail application does not terminate criminal proceedings; the court may grant release and issue case-management directions to protect liberty.
  • Constitutional rights — personal liberty and 48-hour rule — withdrawal of bail application — effect on ongoing criminal proceedings — habeas corpus as appropriate remedy — court's discretion to grant reliefs mero motu; case management and disclosure obligations.
20 January 2026