Zimbabwe's Supreme Court has thrown out terror charges against peace activist Jestina Mukoko.

The ruling ends Mukoko's 10-month ordeal after being abducted by state agents in December last year.

The court also delivered a permanent stay of prosecution, adding Mukoko could not be charged again because she was tortured while in custody.

Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku delivered the ruling on Monday morning.

Mukoko was charged with plotting to overthrow President Robert Mugabe's government ? a crime she denied.

This ruling should stop the prosecution of a group of other MDC supporters and activists.

It remains to be seen if she will sue the state.