The High Court today struck out Suva Lawyer Abhay Singh's application for DPP lawyer Aman Singh to be disbarred from practicing law.
Judge Justice Filimoni Jitoko struck out the case on the basis that Abhay Singh started the proceeding through originating summon which is a wrong procedure whereas the case should have been brought a Writ of Summons.
Justice Jitoko also ruled that Aman Singh be awarded $400 as cost.
Outside the court Aman Singh said that he is very happy and stands by what he said that those who have been convicted should not represent other accused persons in a court of law.
Abhay Singh had earlier filed an application in High court that Aman Singh be disbarred from Practicing, he should be liable for misconduct and he pay damages to Singh after Aman Singh applied earlier in court that Abhay Singh be removed from the Bar.
Court strikes out at Abhay
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