Chilumpha Treason Case: Court to Begin Hearings in June
Published on April 16, 2025 at 11:44 AM by Edgar Naitha
The Constitutional Court sitting in Blantyre has scheduled June 2025 for the commencement of hearings in an application filed by former Vice President Cassim Chilumpha in relation to his long-standing treason case.
Chilumpha is accused of conspiring to assassinate former President Bingu wa Mutharika, a case that dates back nearly two decades. The matter was referred to the Constitutional Court after Chilumpha’s legal team challenged the prolonged delay of the case.
His lawyer, Kalekeni Kaphale, has asked the court to determine whether the delay in prosecuting the case is reasonable and whether it infringes upon Chilumpha’s constitutional right to a fair and timely trial.
At a scheduling conference held today, a panel of three constitutional judges—Justus Kishindo, Charlotte Malonda, and Bruno Kalemba—directed both the defense and the state to file their skeleton arguments within 14 days.
The matter will return to court on June 10, 2025, for a pre-trial conference, with the actual hearing of the constitutional application set to begin on June 17, 2025.
Source: Times 360 Malawi
