Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku reserved judgment in Roy Bennett's terrorism case after the state sought leave to appeal against a High Court ruling by Justice Chinembiri Bhunu acquitting the MDC treasurer.
The prosecution led by Chris Mutangadura of the Attorney General's Office submitted that Bhunu had misdirected himself in acquitting the accused while defense attorney, Beatrice Mtetwa, maintained that the state had failed to prove a prima facie case against her client.
Chidyausiku postponed his ruling indefinitely saying he needed more time study the High Court record of proceedings.
Bennett was charged with plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe's administration in 2006 and inciting to insurgency. He denies the charges saying they were trumped up and brought against him for political reasons.
Mugabe says he will not swear in Bennett until he was cleared of the charges.
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