A reveller smoking Shisha.[Photo/Mpasho]
The High court has refused to lift the ban on Shisha once again.The ban was imposed by Health CS Dr Cleopa Mailu.
On Monday, High court judge Roselyn Aburili directed that the matter be heard fully before a final verdict is issued.
“I find and hold that a lesser risk in this matter at this stage is to decline a stay sought and instead allow the matter to proceed to full hearing and determination of the substantive motion and ensure that it is fast-tracked,” ruled Aburili.
She stated that where there are losses to the shisha business or employment the loss can be quantified and subjected scrutiny so that compensation can be made by way of damages in legal proceedings.
The court also noted that it is important to give each side an opportunity to argue their case adding that she is not persuaded that if a stay order is denied at this stage will render the main application nugatory.
The case will be mentioned on Monday next week.