CCJ Rejects Claim by National Against Own State

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), in its Original Jurisdiction, has dismissed an application by Mr Mike Daniel Bhagwansingh seeking permission to commence proceedings, by an application for special leave, against his own State of Trinidad and Tobago. The Court delivered its written reasons on 26 February 2026, following its earlier oral decision on 7 October 2025 to dismiss the application after a contested hearing conducted via videoconference.

Access full Media Release here: Media Release 06_2026

Access reasons for decision here: 2026_CCJ_1_OJ.pdf

View the recording of the hearing here: Mike Daniel Bhagwansingh v The State of Trinidad and Tobago

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