Chief Justice accuses Justice Komboni of forum shopping
Monday, April 24, 2023 | 500 Views |
In an application made before the Court of Appeal in which the CJ seeks an expeditious hearing of his appeal against Justice Kombone and the execution of orders made by Maripe against him stayed, CJ Rannowane says there was no justification for Komboni to have registered his cases in Maun at the first instance.
CJ Rannowane and Gaborone High Court's Justice Komboni have been engaged in a bitter legal battle following last year’s decision to relocate the latter to the Francistown High Court.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...