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Suva High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has cautioned former Minister for Fisheries Kalaveti Ravu’s lawyer, Tevita Vakalalabure against making arguments that could prejudice his client’s defence. This rel
The 18-year-old high school student, Rihaal Kumar, who allegedly caused the death of Sharuf Shaakir Khan at a Suva apartment complex earlier this month, has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Suva Hig
The Pre-Trial Conference for Apisai Madigibuli, who allegedly murdered his 25-year-old wife last year, has been adjourned to tomorrow. This follows a request from his lawyer, Timoci Varinava who says they need time
Tanya Waqanika, the lawyer for sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali, says she does not believe the Office of the Attorney General was giving legal advice to Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka when Malimali was sacke
A 36-year-old Labasa market vendor has been charged after allegedly obtaining $150 through a mobile phone scam involving a fake message from a department head. Police say the incident happened on the 23rd of March
Former FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali's leave for judicial review against the President, Prime Minister and Attorney General has been granted by Suva High Court Judge Justice, Dane Tuiqereqere today. This app
29-year-old Pranesh Sharma and 31-year-old Ria Ramira Chandra who are charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion have been remanded in custody and will appear in court again next Friday. The two appeared b
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking a guideline judgement from the Suva High Court regarding the sentence of 57-year-old former school teacher Kishore Kumar, who was given 1 year and 10 months,
Semi Naisevunivai, who is accused of killing Afroz Khan last year in Tailevu, will have his bail hearing on the 1st of August. State Counsel Joshua Singh informed High Court Judge Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu that t
The 18-year-old high school student who allegedly caused the death of a man in his 20s at an apartment complex in Suva earlier this month will have his bail hearing on the 23rd of July. Rihaal Kumar appeared before
Three people will appear in court today facing charges of obtaining financial advantage by deception in separate cases. Police say that in the first case, a 23-year-old man from Valelevu is alleged to have defraude
Sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali’s legal counsel, Tanya Waqanika met with Solicitor General, Ropate Green’s team this morning as the State tries to make an out of court settlement in relation to the case
Managing Director of Houng Lee Kaba Jacob Limited and former Director of Telecom Fiji Limited, Sanjay Kaba has been granted a bail variation to travel overseas for business. Kaba is charged with one count of obtain
The man alleged to have caused the death of his 86-year old grandfather after attacking him with a cane knife has been charged. The accused in the early hours of Saturday, allegedly attacked his grandfather with a
Defence counsel for former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, Tanya Waqanika argues that President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu did not have the authority under the Constitution to sack Malimali as FICAC Commissioner.
The man who allegedly stuck his wife on the head with a cane knife in Waiqanake Village, Rewa has been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrates Court. Esala Qio is charged with one count of act with intent to ca
The bail variation ruling for Managing Director of Houng Lee Kaba Jacob Limited and former Director of Telecom Fiji Limited, Sanjay Kaba will be given next Tuesday. Kaba appeared before Magistrate Charles Ratakele
30 year old Tevita Kapawale has been found guilty of 5 counts of murder, 1 count of attempted murder and 1 count of intimidation by High Court Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere. Kapawale murdered five crew members on
Fijian Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Nazhat Shameem has played a key role in a major milestone for justice in Afghanistan, as the ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber II has issued arrest warrants for two
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has asked for more time in the case of Mokani farmer, Waisea Naitini who was charged with trespassing at Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's residence on June 21st. Th
