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\par AT SUVA
\par MISCELLANEOUS JURISDICTION
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\par Hearing:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 1st November 2004
\par Ruling:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 2nd November 2004
\par 
\par Counsel:}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 Mr. M. Raza for Applicant
\par Mr. N. Lajendra for State
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RULING ON BAIL PENDING APPEAL
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The Applicant applies for bail pending appeal to the High Court.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 She was charged in the following terms:
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\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 : Contrary to Section 309(a) of the Penal Code, Cap. 17.
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VEENA KUMARI d/o Hazara Singh, between the 27th day of February 2001 and the 12th day of April 2001 at Navua in the Central Division, with intent to defraud, obtained $31,367.58 cash from Kamlesh Chand s/o Moti C
hand by pretending that she was in a position to arrange for a migration visa to United States of America for the said Kamlesh Chand s/o Moti Chand and his family.
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\par She was convicted of the offence on the 23rd of July 2004 and was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment on the 3rd of September 2004.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 She now applies for bail on the ground that the appeal is bound to succeed and that the Applicant\rquote 
s daughter a 12 year old child is psychologically affected by the absence of her mother.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 A report by a Child and Adol
escent Psychiatrist is attached to the affidavit of the Applicant\rquote s husband.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
The report states that the child, Cynthia Riya Khan is suffering from an Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood.}{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
The source of her situation is separation from her mother.
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\par The grounds of appeal set out in the petition of appeal dated the 28th of September 2004 are:
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That the learned Trial Magistrate erred in law and in fact in convicting the accused on the basis of evidence which he ruled to be inadmissible.
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\par Although the court record is not yet available for my perusal, a copy of the judgment has been given to me by counsel.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
The facts led in evidence were that Kamlesh Chand and his family wanted to migrate to the United States of America.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
The Applicant was introduced to Kamlesh Chand\rquote s wife (PW1) by her sister (PW2).}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 PW1 and the accused spoke on the telephone.}{
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d told PW1 that she knew people at the American Embassy and that she could arrange visas for the family to travel to the United States.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 On the 27th of February 2001, the Applicant visited the house of the complainant and had further discussion with him and with PW1.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 She told them that she could arrange the visa within a week and that it would cost more than $2,500.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 PW1 then gave $1,140 to the Applicant with 4 passports.
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\par On the 28th of February 2001, the Applicant told PW1 that she had lodged the applications at the Embassy and that she needed a further $1,400 and some passport photographs.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 On the 12th of March 2001, the Applicant again spoke to PW1 and obtained a further $2,400 from PW1 saying that this sum was needed to \'93stamp\'94 the visa.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 In April 2001, she asked for a further $13,927 cash which was paid to her by the complainant.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 A week later, she obtained a further $12,500 from the complainant.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 In total she obtained a total of $31,367 from the complainant and PW1.
\par 
\par The State alleged that she was in no position to deliver her promises and that she made false representations that she was in such a position.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 No part of the money was ever returned to the complainant\rquote s family.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 The complainant died before trial, but his wife, PW1 gave evidence.
\par 
\par The learned Magistrate said that PW1\rquote s evidence that the complainant had paid the sums of $13,927.58 and $12,500 to the Applicant, was hearsay and inadmissible.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 However in her caution interview the Applicant admitted receiving all the cash, including the two sums from the complainant.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 This statement was voluntary and was not disputed by the defence as to admissibility.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 The learned Magistrate found the interview to be sufficient evidence on its own to prove receipt of the money, the purpose for which it was g}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161 iven, and the failure to fulfil}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161  that purpose.
\par 
\par It is correct that the learned Magistrate failed to identify specifically the elements of a section 309(a) offence under the Penal Code.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 However he said in his judgment at page 6:
\par 
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11235161 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 \'93In her caution interview, the accused admit
ted being involved with the complainant\rquote s family in arranging their visa to the United States of America.}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
She admitted receiving a total of $31,627.58 cash from the complainant and her family, at the material time.}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
PW1 said her family did not receive any visa from the accused.}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 They also did not receive their $31,627 cash back.}{
\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
In my view, she obtained $31,627 cash from the complainant and his family by falsely pretending to arrange their United States travel visa, when she well knew she was incapable of doing so.}{\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 I accept PW3\rquote s evidence and accept the accused\rquote s confession in Prosecution Exhibit No. 1.\'94
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11235161 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
\par It appears therefore that the conviction is based on the contents of the Applicant\rquote s caution interview.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
Because I do not have the interview before me, it is impossible to ascertain whether there are admissions in relation to each element of the offence.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 Those elements are that:
\par 
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11235161 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 The Applicant;
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11235161 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 Obtained money;
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11235161 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 With intent to defraud;
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11235161 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 By;
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11235161 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 A false pretence;
\par {\pntext\pard\plain\s17 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \s17\ql \li720\ri0\widctlpar{\*\pn \pnlvlbody\ilvl0\ls2\pnrnot0\pndec\pnstart1\pnindent360\pnsp120\pnhang {\pntxta .}}
\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11235161 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 For her own use or benefit or for the use or benefit of another.
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11235161 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
\par The false pretence alleged was that the Applicant was in a position to obtain visas for the complainant\rquote s family.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
There was no reference to the falsity of that pretence in the judgment.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 I do not know whether the Applicant admitted that the preten
ce was false in fact.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
It is at least arguable that there was no evidence of the falsity in fact of the pretence, because the learned Magistrate appears to have treated evidence of failure to produce the visas as evidence of falsity.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 This ground will have o
f course to be properly argued at the appeal proper when the record is available but counsel has shown that he has at least an arguable ground of appeal that the falsity alleged was not the falsity referred to in the judgment.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 However, it is not enough to show an arguable ground of appeal.
\par 
\par The principles relevant to bail pending appeal are that a substantial portion of the sentence will have been served when the appeal is heard, any merits in the appeal and any other exceptional grounds.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  
}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 In considering merits in the appeal, the court must conclude that there are grounds which are bound to succeed.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 Given the learned Magistrate\rquote s analysis, set out earlier in this Ruling, I cannot say that this appeal, although arguable, is bound to succeed.
\par 
\par The status of the Applicant\rquote s child does however give grounds for concern.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 Clearly the child is traumatised by her mother
\rquote s incarceration and talks of death being preferable to living without her mother.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
Much of her stress appears to arise from her embarrassment that her mother is a criminal and from the publicity involved in the trial.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 However, if I were to grant bail, and if the appeal failed, the Applicant\rquote s daughter would once again be exposed to the same shame she is exposed to now.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 I am concerned that the Applicant\rquote s 
release will give rise to false hopes in the mind of her daughter which would subject her to even greater trauma if the appeal against conviction and sentence failed.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 I am not persuaded that the child\rquote s welfare, although a primary consideration in any bail application, constitutes exceptional grounds in this case.
\par 
\par Lastly, the Applicant has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 She has served 2 months of this term.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 The record must be in the High Court within 28 days.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 Unfortunately it is already 6 days late.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
However, if the appeal is heard this year, (and subject to the availability of the record, there is no reason why it should not be) the Applicant will only have served 3 months of her 18 month term of imprisonment at the hearing of the appeal.}{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 This is not an excessively long period.
\par 
\par The application for bail is therefore dismissed.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
However to ensure that the appeal is dealt with expeditiously, I will set a mention date for the 16th of November 2004 to check on the availability of the record.}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11235161  }{
\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 If the record is not available, and it is likely that the appeal will not be heard until 2005, I will reconsider this application.
\par 
\par }\pard \s17\qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11235161 {\b\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 Nazhat Shameem
\par }{\b\f0\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 JUDGE
\par }\pard \s17\ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11235161 {\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12336402\charrsid11235161 
\par At Suva
\par 2nd November 2004
\par }}