15 people who are charged with sedition have a case to answer.
Lautoka High Court Judge Justice Aruna Aluthge delivered his ruling after the defence counsel filed a no case to answer application.
The case for Ratu Epeli Niudamu, Sailasa Malani, Sereima Rokodi, Nanise Kasami Nagusuca, Waisea Duailima, Isikeli Kabakoro, Laisiasa Mocevakaca, Emosi Toga, Waisake Racaca, Samuela Ligabalavu, Mikaele Gonerara, Josefa Natau, Sulueti Waqalala, Ulaiyasi Tuivomo and Apolosi Qalilawa will continue while Illisapeci Natau has been acquitted.
The sixteen accused persons are charged with sedition in relation to the alleged Ra sovereign Christian state matter.
All accused persons are charged with two counts each of sedition except Nanise Kasami Nagusuca and Waisea Duailima who are
charged with four counts each of sedition.
The trial will continue next Monday.
All accused persons are on bail
