Justice Jaiteh
Justice Jaiteh is a presiding judge known for his thoughtful and meticulous approach to legal proceedings. Recently, he made headlines during a court case involving an alleged shooting, where he ruled on the admissibility of a mobile phone as evidence. His decision emphasized the distinction between the mobile phone and its cover, reflecting his commitment to ensuring that the legal process is fair and just. He demonstrated a clear understanding of the evidence presented and upheld the principles of justice in his ruling.
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Justice Jaiteh directed the DPP to proceed with an oral submission and expressed concern about delays.
Judge warns against delay as State fails to file adoption for PIU shooting trial judgement
Gambia· 2026-03-02
Justice Jaiteh ruled that the Powers of Attorney and related instruments were unauthorised and void.
Justice Jaiteh faults FIBank over forged signatures in ‘major’ loan collateral disputeGambia· 2026-02-27
Justice Jaiteh rejected the no-case submission, emphasising Kebbeh’s role as the 'directing mind and will' of the company.
Court orders Alagie Kebbeh to enter defence in multi-million dalasi rice scandalGambia· 2026-02-25
Justice Jaiteh delivered the verdict and emphasized the severity of the crime against a child.
Man, 64, gets life imprisonment for raping 7-year-old girlGambia· 2026-02-24
Justice Jaiteh presided over the case and ruled on objections during the trial.
Man who allegedly hacked wife disputes police recovery of key exhibit from his houseGambia· 2026-02-10
Justice Jaiteh ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges of conspiracy and murder beyond reasonable doubt.
Justice Jaiteh frees 3 in murder trialGambia· 2026-01-22
Justice Jaiteh dismissed the state's appeal in a land trial, affirming the acquittal of the respondents.
Justice Jaiteh dismisses state’s appeal in 13-year-old land trialGambia· 2026-01-21
During submissions, Justice Jaiteh sought clarification on the distinction between a statement and an admission.
Defense urges court to acquit, discharge ex-soldier SanyangGambia· 2026-01-20
Justice Jaiteh delivered the ruling on the motion regarding the additional witness.
Defendant files additional witness in D58M GACH Global fraud suitGambia· 2026-01-15
Justice Jaiteh presided over the murder trial.
Defence questions authenticity of CCTV footage in Arona Tine’s murder trialGambia· 2026-01-14
Justice Jaiteh held that the key issue at that stage of the proceedings was admissibility.
Court admits property records in Paulo Djabi trialGambia· 2026-01-14
Justice Jaiteh ruled on the admissibility of the witness's affidavit in the case.
Witness testimony unveils Saikou Drammeh received cash in Gach Global suitGambia· 2025-12-09
Justice Jaiteh ruled on the objection raised by Defence Counsel Jallow regarding the CCTV footage.
Court admits video footage in Arona Tine’s alleged murder trialGambia· 2025-12-03
Justice Jaiteh presided over the trial and described the evidence as a coherent narrative of alleged misconduct.
Justice Jaiteh dismisses no-case submission in HePDO global fund fraud trialGambia· 2025-11-18
Justice Jaiteh described the crime as 'heinous, malicious, and morally reprehensible.'
Man gets 20-year jail term for raping 5-year-old girlGambia· 2025-11-14
Justice Jaiteh granted the application for the audio to be played in court.
Court hears audio between Mama Jabbi and Ousainou Bojang in PIU Shooting TrialGambia· 2025-11-07
Justice Jaiteh noted that the determination of the application hinged on exceptional circumstances.
Ailing ex-soldier denied bail in arson trialGambia· 2025-11-05
Justice Jaiteh declared the application 'meritorious and ought to be granted,' citing statutory obligations under the newly enacted Criminal Offences Act, 2025.
Court orders gov't medical exam on ex-soldier in arson trialGambia· 2025-10-15
Justice Jaiteh warned that delays in court proceedings undermine the constitutional right to a fair hearing.
Judge urges Interior minister, IGP to act over remand prisoners’ court delaysGambia· 2025-10-08Justice Jaiteh intervened to restore order in the courtroom during the proceedings.
Justice Jaiteh urges Lawyer Conteh to uphold court decorum - The PointGambia· 2025-07-10
Justice Jaiteh ruled on the access to seized funds in the money laundering case involving Pablo Djabi.
Court grants Pablo 25% access to seized funds in money laundering caseGambia· 2025-07-09
Justice Jaiteh warned that insults will not be tolerated in his courtroom.
Insult will not be tolerated in my courtroom - Justice Jaiteh warnsGambia· 2025-07-04
The presiding Judge Justice Jaiteh ruled on the application made by counsel.
Dramatic u-turn in PIU shooting trial as soldier called to testifyGambia· 2025-07-03
Justice Jaiteh intervened to restore order in the court.
Witness says defence claim is ‘false’ in Pablo Jabbie & co caseGambia· 2025-07-02
Justice Jaiteh emphasized the unacceptability of the IGP's absence in court.
IGP’s court snub unacceptable, against rule of law - Justice JaitehGambia· 2025-07-02
Justice Jaiteh ruled on the bail conditions for the accused persons.
Court slaps 3 MoJ staff with D16M bail in D14M economic crime caseGambia· 2025-07-01
Justice Jaiteh emphasised the need for respect and cooperation in court proceedings.
Court orders MCA to pay D50K over delays in AKI caseGambia· 2025-06-26
Justice Jaiteh warned the Director of Public Prosecution about wasting the court's time.
Justice Jaiteh warns DPP, says wasting court’s time 'unacceptable’Gambia· 2025-06-17
Justice Jaiteh ordered the appearance of the officials and emphasized the court's power to compel testimony.
Court orders appearance of 3 top gov’t officials in PIU shooting trialGambia· 2025-06-11
Justice Jaiteh presided over the court ruling that acquitted the four Portuguese nationals.
Airport drug scandal: Court acquits 4 Portuguese, Gambians to open defenceGambia· 2025-04-17
