Lawyer representing suspended Chief Justice Daniel Fatiaki this morning sought the High Court’s permission to add the three members of the tribunal appointed to conduct an inquiry against him to be included in his client's constitutional case currently in his High Court.

This morning in court, Apted highlighted that the amendments to the case being sought by Fatiaki could not be brought in earlier as the identity of the three member Tribunal had only been made public this week.

Apted then also confirmed that once granted leave, they will then seek an injunction to stop the work of the tribunal. High court Judge Justice Pathik then questioned Apted on what would happen to the plans by the tribunal to start meeting on Monday.

Apted also raised concerns in the delay by a lawyer representing 13 of the respondents of the case, Adish Narayan, as Fatiaki's affidavit was handed to them in August. He stressed that the issue before the Court is urgent and is not just relevant to his client but to the judiciary and to the entire nation and must be dealt with as quickly as possible.

Apted replied that it would be allowed to sit on Monday but what happens thereafter will depend on the outcome of the Injunction being sought.

Justice Pathik while noting the delay in the filing of the papers and the amendment sought by Fatiaki granted both parties time to file the further documents and adjourned the case for mention until next Thursday.

Outside of Court, Apted maintained that he was not aware whether or not his client would appear before the Tribunal to answer to the allegations leveled against him.