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\par MISCELLANEOUS JURISDICTION
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\par Counsel:}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429\charrsid15301429  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15301429 Mr. D. Prasad for State
\par Accused in Person
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 : Contrary to section 178(1) of the Penal Code, Cap 17.
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19th day of April 1998, at Nasinu in the Central Division, had unlawful carnal knowledge of his daughter namely SHALINI SANJINI PRASAD d/o Lalta Prasad.
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 : Contrary to section 178(1) of the Penal Code, Cap 17.
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LALTA PRASAD s/o Sarju Prasad, between the 01st day of January 2000 and 31st day of December 2000, at Nasinu in the Central Division, had unlawful carnal knowledge of his daughter namely SHALINI SANJINI PRASAD d/o Lalta Prasad.
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 : Contrary to section 178(1) of the Penal Code, Cap 17.
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LALTA PRASAD s/o Sarju Prasad, between the 01st day of January 2001 and 31st day of December 2001, at Nasinu in the Central Division, had unlawful carnal knowledge of his daughter namely SHALINI SANJINI PRASAD d/o Lalta Prasad.
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 : Contrary to section 178(1) of the Penal Code, Cap 17.
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Sarju Prasad, between the 01st day of January 2002 and 31st day of December 2002, at Nasinu in the Central Division, had unlawful carnal knowledge of his daughter namely SHALINI SANJINI PRASAD d/o Lalta Prasad.
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\par The trial commenced on the 10th of May 2004, and concluded on the 4th of June 2004 with a transfer to the High Court for sentence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 The learned Magistrate referred to the New Zealand Court of Appeal decision in }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 R v. Accused}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179  (1989) 1 NZLR 643, and decided that a greater punishment should be inflicted in respect of the offence, than the Magistrates\rquote  Court had the power to inflict.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 He referred, in particular, to the fact that the victim in the case, was a child under the age of 13 years.
\par 
\par The facts led in evidence at the trial were that the victim Shalini Sanjini was born on the 25th of May 1988.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
She is the natural daughter of the accused and Raj Kumari.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
In 1998 when she was 10 years old the accused, her father attempted to have sexual intercourse with her, after slapping her and threatening her.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 While trying to have sexual intercourse with her, he covered her mouth with his hand.
\par 
\par In 2000, towards the beginning of the year, the accused came home drunk and had sexual intercourse with her on several occasions.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 In 2001, he had sexual intercourse with her on many occasions, and again in 2002.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 He threatened to kill her if she told anyone what had happened.
\par 
\par The victim told her cousin what had happened in 2001.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 Her cousin told her own mother, who told the victim\rquote 
s grandmother, who told the victim\rquote s mother.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 On 25th June 2002, the victim was medically examined.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 A copy of the medical report was tendered and is on the court file.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 The history related to the doctor was consistent with the evidence in court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 The doctor found that the victim had been exposed to sexual intercourse and recommended that the victim could not safely stay at home with her parents.
\par 
\par The victim\rquote s mother tendered a diary apparently written by the victim.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
It details incidents of acts of sexual abuse, including sexual intercourse committed by the accused on the victim. The diary was not shown to the victim in court and she did not identify it as a diary written contemporaneously by her.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 However, at this sentencing hearing the accused agreed that his daughter had written the diary.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 The accused\rquote s caution interview was tendered in court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 It is exculpatory.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 That was the evidence at the trial.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 The accused remained silent.
\par 
\par Although this is a transfer for sentence, it is evident that there are several irregularities on the record.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 Firstly, the victim
\rquote s evidence was of an attempted penetration on count 1.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
However the learned Magistrate convicted of the substantive offence of incest.
\par 
\par Secondly, it is not clear how the diary was admitted in evidence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 The victim did not identify it.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 Nor did she say that it was a contemporaneous note.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 Indeed, it appears to have been written 4 years after the first alleged incident.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 It is a heartrending account of a child suffering from continual abuse, and it might have been admissible as a previous consistent statement, had the w
itness been asked to identify it and verify it.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 However it was tendered by her mother, who did not identify it as her daughter
\rquote s record.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 Further the learned magistrate referred to it as being \'93corroborative\'94 in his judgment.
\par 
\par Corroboration is some independent evidence which implicates the accused in some material particular.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
The diary could not constitute corroboration because it was made by the victim herself.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
It might have pointed to consistency but it could not have been corroboration.
\par 
\par Indeed there was no corroboration in this case.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 The medical report did not implicate the accused at all.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 Finally, the accused\rquote 
s defence was that he did not have sexual intercourse with his daughter but she had fabricated her story because he had withdrawn her from school.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 There was no reference in the judgment to this defence.
\par 
\par In the circumstances I consider that the convictions are flawed.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
Although this matter was sent to the High Court on a transfer for sentence, section 325(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code provides:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15301429 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 \'93
In the case of any proceedings in a magistrates court the record of which has been called for }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 or which has been reported for orders, or which otherwise comes to its knowledge}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 , the High Court may \endash 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15222179 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
\par }\pard\plain \s17\ql \li1440\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15301429 \f2\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
(a) in the case of a conviction, exercise any of the powers conferred on it as a court of appeal by sections 319 and 320 and may enhance the sentence.\'94 (my emphasis)
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15222179 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15222179 \f2\fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
Section 319 allows the High Court to confirm, reverse or vary a decision of the Magistrates\rquote  Court.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
State counsel submitted that the revisional jurisdiction of the court could not be used on a section 222 transfer for sentence.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
However, this submission flies in the face of the provisions of section 325(1).}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
Further, if he is right, the consequence would be that the High Court would be forced to sentence on erroneous convictions.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
I do not accept that this is the position.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
The logical meaning of section 325(1) is that the High Court may revise proceedings which have been brought to its attention in any way.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15222179 \fs20\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
\par In this case I therefore find that I have powers to quash the convictions and order a retrial in the Magistrates\rquote  Court.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
Finally, the Magistrates\rquote  Courts now have powers to sentence accused persons to a limit of 20 years for more than one offence.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 The tariff for incest with a child under the age of 13 years, is between 6 to 7 years imprisonment (}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
State v. Viliame Tamani}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  HAC0}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 007 of 2003S).}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 Consecutive sentences on each count would be excessive and comparative cases (}{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 Aseri Koroi v. State}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  HAA00}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 55 of 2002) show that courts have been imposing concurrent sentences.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  
}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 In the circumstances I see no reason why this case was transferred to the High Court for sentence.
\par 
\par It is unfortunate that the victim, a child of 15 years will have to give evidence again on retrial.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
However, the convictions cannot stand.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 They are quashed in the revisional jurisdiction of the court.}{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 A retrial is ordered.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15301429  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 I will now hear the accused\rquote s application for bail pending trial.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15301429 {\b\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15301429 Nazhat Shameem
\par }{\b\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15301429 JUDGE
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15222179 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15301429 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15301429 At Suva
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15222179 {\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5923683\charrsid15222179 24th June 2004
\par }}