Cases from Criminal Division

Court: High Court of Malawi

3 cases

Nixon Finiyasi v The State

Bail Application number 157 of 2020

The Applicant, who was facing a murder charge, sought a re-application for bail after the State failed to comply with a court order to commence his tr...

Date: June 15, 2023
Court: High Court of Malawi
Judge: Honourable Justice Zione Ntaba

Justin Andison v Republic

Bail Application Cause Number 125 of 2021

The Applicant sought bail pending trial in the High Court, Zomba District Registry, following prolonged pre-trial detention on a murder allegation. Th...

Date: December 06, 0022
Court: High Court of Malawi
Judge: Honourable Justice Violet Palikena-Chipao

The Republic v Annie Debra Mumba

Homicide Criminal Case No. 157 of 2020

The Applicant sought bail pending appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeal after being convicted of murder and sentenced to 53 years' imprisonment. The a...

Date: July 28, 2025
Court: High Court of Malawi
Judge: Honourable Justice Mzonde Mvula