By Rahim Abdul
The High Court in Lilongwe has dismissed an application by Luthando Holdings Limited challenging the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)’s decision to discontinue criminal proceedings against Paramount Holdings Limited and its directors.
The case, which involved charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and allegedly using forged documents to win a government-linked motorcycle supply tender, was discontinued, and the directors were cleared of all charges.
Luthando Holdings owner Hedrix Laner had sought a court review of the DPP’s decision to discharge Paramount Holdings and its directors, but High Court Judge Msika dismissed the application.
The judge ruled that the accused had already been acquitted by a lower court of all criminal charges and that there were no valid grounds for the DPP to revive the case.
The court’s decision brings an end to the legal battle, with Paramount Holdings and its directors cleared of all wrongdoing.
The case highlights the importance of the DPP’s role in determining whether to pursue criminal charges and the court’s role in reviewing such decisions.
The judgment delivered on June 27, 2025, marks the conclusion of a significant legal case that had been closely watched by many in Malawi.
*High Court dismisses application challenging DPP’s decision*
By Rahim Abdul
The High Court in Lilongwe has dismissed an application by Luthando Holdings Limited challenging the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)’s decision to discontinue criminal proceedings against Paramount Holdings Limited and its directors.
The case, which involved charges of conspiracy to commit a felony and allegedly using forged documents to win a government-linked motorcycle supply tender, was discontinued, and the directors were cleared of all charges.
Luthando Holdings owner Hedrix Laner had sought a court review of the DPP’s decision to discharge Paramount Holdings and its directors, but High Court Judge Msika dismissed the application.
The judge ruled that the accused had already been acquitted by a lower court of all criminal charges and that there were no valid grounds for the DPP to revive the case.
The court’s decision brings an end to the legal battle, with Paramount Holdings and its directors cleared of all wrongdoing.
The case highlights the importance of the DPP’s role in determining whether to pursue criminal charges and the court’s role in reviewing such decisions.
The judgment delivered on June 27, 2025, marks the conclusion of a significant legal case that had been closely watched by many in Malawi.
