Rivière-Noire District Court in Bambous Closed Until Further Notice

The Rivière-Noire District Court, situated in Bambous on the west coast of Mauritius, has been closed until further notice, according to a report by Le Défi Media. No official reason for the closure or a projected reopening date has been provided at this stage.

The Rivière-Noire District Court is one of Mauritius's regional lower courts, handling civil and criminal matters for residents of the Black River district — one of the island's nine administrative districts, covering areas such as Bambous, Cascavelle, Flic en Flac, and La Preneuse. District courts in Mauritius form the first tier of the judicial system, dealing with a wide range of everyday legal matters including minor criminal offences, traffic violations, and civil disputes.

The closure comes against the backdrop of recent civil unrest in Mauritius, which led to a national curfew being imposed in mid-October 2025. Several incidents of looting and public disorder were reported in the Bambous area specifically during that period, including at a Winners supermarket and at the nearby Cascavelle Shopping Mall.

While the official reason for the court's closure has not been confirmed, disruptions to public institutions and infrastructure in affected areas have been widely reported in the days following the unrest.

What this means: Anyone with a scheduled hearing, case mention, or legal appointment at the Rivière-Noire District Court should not attend until an official reopening announcement is made. Affected parties are advised to contact their legal representative or the court administration directly to confirm new dates. Failure to appear at a court hearing can have serious legal consequences, so it is important to seek guidance promptly if you have a pending matter at this court.

Mauritius's judiciary has not yet issued a broader statement on how pending cases will be managed or rescheduled during the closure period.

Source: Le Défi Media