Judiciary of Mauritius

The Judiciary of Mauritius is responsible for the administration of justice in Mauritius and has as mission to maintain an independent and competent judicial system which upholds the rule of law, safeguards the rights and freedom of the individual and commands domestic and international confidence.

The Constitution provides for the institution of an independent judiciary which is based on the concept of separation of powers.

Diogo Fernandes Pereira, a Portuguese navigator, was the first European known to land in Mauritius and named the island "Ilha do Cirne".

They formally surrendered the island on the fifth day of the invasion, 3 December 1810,[9] on terms allowing settlers to keep their land and property and to use the French language and law of France in criminal and civil matters.

[5] The British rule established a two tier system where the justice can have a higher appeal in Majesty's council.

By 1851, after many changes in the judicial administration laws, Supreme Court was established as the body of appeal, making it again a single tiered jurisdiction.

[10] The island of Rodrigues has enjoyed higher autonomy as it maintains a separate regional assembly and a court of its own.

[11] The Judiciary of Mauritius is considered one of the three principal bodies of Mauritian democracy along with the legal and executive.

It is an independent and competent judicial system which upholds the rule of law, safeguards the rights and freedom of the individual and commands domestic and international confidence.

The Constitution provides for the institution of an independent judiciary which is based on the concept of separation of powers.