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\par M}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412011\charrsid11338276 r}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1062881\charrsid11338276  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412011\charrsid11338276 N}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2829635\charrsid11338276  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412011\charrsid11338276 Prasad}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2829635\charrsid11338276  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1062881\charrsid11338276 for the Plaintiff
\par M}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412011\charrsid11338276 r}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1062881\charrsid11338276  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4412011\charrsid11338276 R Naidu}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2829635\charrsid11338276  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1062881\charrsid11338276 for the Defendant
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16194966\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1062881\charrsid11338276 DECISION}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1062881\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1062881\charrsid11338276 
\par This is an application by the Plaintiff }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13973781\charrsid11338276 seeking }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1708913\charrsid11338276 
leave to discontinue proceedings commenced by Originating Summons filed on 12 March 2009.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid13973781\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1708913\charrsid11338276 
\par The application was made by summons dated 14 August 2009 and was supported by an affidavit sworn by Arab Khan on 8 July and also filed on 8 July 2009.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1708913\charrsid11338276 The application was opposed by the Defendant who filed an affidavit sworn on 9 September 2009.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1708913\charrsid11338276 The Plaintiff filed a reply affidavit sworn by Lesieli Tuiwawa and filed on 18 September 2009.
\par 
\par The application is made pursuant to Order 21 Rule 3 of the High Court Rules.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1708913\charrsid11338276 So far as is relevant, Rule 3 (1) states:
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li850\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin850\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1708913\charrsid11338276 
Except as provided by rule 2 a party may not discontinue an action (whether begun by writ or otherwise) \'85
 without the leave of the Court, and the Court hearing an application for the grant of such leave may order the action or counterclaim to be discontinued \'85 as against any or all of the parties aga
inst whom it is brought or made on such terms as to costs, the bringing of a subsequent action or otherwise as it thinks just}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1708913\charrsid11338276 .

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1708913\charrsid11338276 
\par The requirement to obtain leave}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276  is based on the principle that a Plaintiff who has engaged the Defendant in litigation should n
ot, after the proceedings have reached a certain stage, be allowed to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938770\charrsid11338276 withdraw because of a realization that the}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 
 chances of success}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938770\charrsid11338276  had diminished}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 It is for the Court to determine whether the proceedings should be discontinued and on what terms.
\par 
\par On the other hand, it is also accepted that a Plaintiff should not be compelled to litigate or continue litigation against his will.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 
For this reason leave will usually be granted provided that no injustice will be caused to the Defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 (}{
\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 Supreme Court Practice 1991}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276  Volume 1 paragraphs 212 \endash  5/11 to 212 \endash  5/12).
\par 
\par As a result}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11938770\charrsid11338276 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 
 the real issue for the Court in this type of application is not whether leave to discontinue should be granted but rather on what terms should leave be granted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7628141\charrsid11338276 However}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 , Order 21 Rule 3 confers a discretion that is to be exercised judicially by the Court.
\par 
\par The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7628141\charrsid11338276 grounds}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276  of the application are set out in paragraph 22 of the affidavit sworn by Arab Khan.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 One ground is that the Plaintiff wishes to re-address the issues concerning the Defendant\rquote s registration status.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 For that purpose the Plaintiff, in the public interest, intends to reconvene and make a determination on the Defendant\rquote 
s registration status under the provisions of the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act Cap 255 (}{\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 the Act}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 ).}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 Another reason}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 ,}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276  related to the first}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 ,}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid8873128\charrsid11338276 
 is that the Plaintiff would like to provide the Defendant with an opportunity to be heard with reasonable time to argue his case.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1854641\charrsid11338276 I have concluded that the reasons put forward by the Plaintiff are sufficient for the Court to exercise its discretion and to grant leave to the Plaintiff to discontinue the proceedings.

\par 
\par So far as terms are concerned, the Defendant seeks costs on an indemnity basis}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16280102\charrsid11338276  (i.e. solicitor-client basis) and an order restraining the Plaintiff from proceeding
 with a fresh enquiry until after the Defendant\rquote s counterclaim has been finalised.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1854641\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16280102\charrsid11338276 
\par Under Order 21 Rule 3 the Court has a discretion to allow discontinuance on such terms as to costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16280102\charrsid11338276 
In considering the question of costs the Court is entitled to consider whether the discontinuing Plaintiff had }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16280102\charrsid11338276 an arguable case}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16280102\charrsid11338276  against the Defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16280102\charrsid11338276 In other words, does the application to discontinue reflect a surrender by the Plaintiff in a hopeless case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16280102\charrsid11338276 It is also relevant to consider the conduct of both parties before the proceedings were commenced, in commencing the proceedings and in the termination of the proceedings.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 The starting point is the basic principle that a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 discontinuance}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276  will usually result in the surrendering Plaintiff paying the Defendant\rquote s costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 
The issue is then whether the particular circumstances surrounding this application warrant such an order in favour of the Defendant and if so should those cots be awarded on an indemnity basis.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16280102\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 I propose to consider the question of costs by examining first }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 the proceedings commenced by the Plaintiff.
\par 
\par The substantive relief sought by the Plaintiff in its Originating Summons was:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \fi5\li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 1.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 A Declaration that the action of the Defendant in practi}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 s}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 ing medicine without being registered as a medical practitioner in accordance with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act Cap 255 is unlawful.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \fi5\li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 2.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 In the alternative, a Declaration that the purported actions of the Defendant in practi}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 s}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 ing medicine without being }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 registered is unlawful and not in the best interest of the public.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7497458\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \fi5\li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 3.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 A Declaration that the actions of the Defendant in practi}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 s}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 ing medicine without being registered is unlawful and places the public health at risk.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \fi5\li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 4.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 An injunction restraining the Defendant from practising medicine without being registered as a medical practitioner in accordance with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act Cap 255.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 
\par The background facts may be stated briefly.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 
The Defendant had been for many years prior to May 2006 registered as a medical practitioner under the Act.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 
\par 
\par On 17 May 2006 the Defendant was convicted in the High Court of two criminal offences:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 (1)}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 Performing an illegal abortion and (2)}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 Manslaughter.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 He was sentenced to three years imprisonment.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 The Defendant appealed the conviction and sentence to the Fiji Court of Appeal.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 The Defendant was refused bail pending the hearing of the appeal which had been listed for 22 November 2006.
\par 
\par It would appear that the Plaintiff held a meeting on 22 June 2006 and ordered that the Defendant\rquote s name be removed from the register of medical practitioners.
\par 
\par From the affidavit material it is quite clear that the Defendant was not informed that such a meeting was to be held.
\par 
\par The decision of the meeting held on 22 June 2006 and the reasons for the decision were set out in a letter dated 19 July 2006 addressed to the Defendant care of the Commissioner of Prisons.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 The letter state}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 d}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276  that the Defendant\rquote 
s name was removed from the register for two reasons.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 First, the criminal conviction and sentence of three years imprisonment.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 Secondly, for serious professional misconduct based on the judgment handed down at that trial.
\par 
\par The removal of the Defendant\rquote s name was pursuant to section 27 (1) of the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 Act which states:}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16547493\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li850\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin850\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
If any person who is registered in any part of the register is convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment for a term of two or more years or upwards or is after due inquiry judged by the Council concerned to have been guil
ty of professional misconduct, the Council may, if it sees fit, order that the name of any such person be deleted from the register and the Secretary shall forthwith delete that name and notify the person affected.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
\par There are two observations that should be made at this stage.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
First, although satisfactory proof of conviction of an offence described in the section may activate deregistration, the Plaintiff should have either delayed its formal decision to deregister pending the hearing of any appeal or have
 imposed an interim provisional period of deregistration pending the appeal process.
\par 
\par Secondly, it is quite apparent from the material before the Court that not only was there no due inquiry, there }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 w}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
as a total denial of procedural fairness when the Plaintiff concluded that the Defendant was guilty of professional misconduct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
He was not given notice that this matter w}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 as to}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
 be considered, he was not given the opportunity to be heard and he was not given the opportunity to cross-examine any witnesses.
\par 
\par The letter dated 19 July 2006 was received by the Defendant on 21 July 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
The last paragraph indicated to the Defendant that the order of removal of his name from the register was dated back to 14 July 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
The Defendant was also ref}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 err}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 ed to the right of appeal that is set out in section 27 (4) of the Act which states:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li850\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin850\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
An order made by either Council under this section or under section 36}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid14432410\charrsid11338276 
 shall not take effect in any case until the expiration of twenty one days after the date of the order and, if within that period, the person affected gives due notice of intention to appeal}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15615229\charrsid11338276  against the order, shall not take effect until and unless it is confirmed by the (High) Court or the appeal as for any reason dismissed by that Court.}{
\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid6496712\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15615229\charrsid11338276 
\par The effect of this section is that since the order was dated 14 July 2006, it was to take effect 21 days later, being 4 August 2006}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831474\charrsid11338276 
, unless within that period prior to 4 August 2006, the Defendant had given notice of intention to appeal the order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831474 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5189961\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831474\charrsid11338276 By letter dated 1 August 2006, the Defendant\rquote s legal representative wrote to the Plaintiff stating:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li850\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin850\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831474\charrsid11338276 
We act on instructions from our above named client who has referred to us your letter dated the 19th July 2006, backdated to be effective from 14 July 2006, which was received by our client on the 21st July 2006.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831474\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li850\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin850\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831474\charrsid11338276 
Please be advised that we have lodged an appeal against the conviction and sentence, to the Court of Appeal which would be heard on 22nd day of November 2006.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831474\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li850\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin850\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831474\charrsid11338276 You might be aware that our client\rquote 
s applications for bail has been refused by the Court of Appeal, despite the fact the Court}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831474\charrsid11338276  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831474\charrsid11338276 of Appeal}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9831474\charrsid11338276  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 impliedly accepted that the High Court may have erred on the issue of accomplice evidence, which would be a fatal error.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15615229\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li850\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin850\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 Furthermore, please be advised that we have only argued on }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 error of law}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
 whilst arguing the bail applications.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
However, the appeal hearing on all matters inclusive of the facts would be argued on the 22nd November 2006.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li850\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin850\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 We are fairly confident that our appeal against the conviction will be allowed.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
In the circumstances, it would be very much appreciated if you could withhold deregistration of our client from the register of the Medical Practitioners.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li850\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin850\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
For ease of reference we enclose a copy of our grounds of appeal to the Court of Appeal and their ruling on our bail application.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li850\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin850\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
Please feel free to consult the writer for any/or further clarification, if required.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li850\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin850\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 Your indulgence in the matter would be highly appreciated.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
\par It is unfortunate that the letter did not expressly state an intention to appeal the Plaintiff\rquote s order.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
The letter goes no further tha}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 n}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
 to request that the Plaintiff delay implementing its decision until the appeal process has been completed.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
The letter made no reference to the second ground for deregistration, i.e. the finding of professional misconduct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
\par 
\par The material before the Court indicates that the Plaintiff did not consider the letter dated 1 August 2006 as amounting to an appeal or even an intention to appeal its decision.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 The Plaintiff also took the view that the request to delay deregistration was not supported by any grounds.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 However, that is not quite correct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
The request was made on the basis that the Defendant had lodged an appeal against both conviction and sentence and that the chances of success were good.
\par 
\par It }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9974441\charrsid11338276 would appear that the Defe}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 ndant\rquote s name was removed from the register of medical practitioners on }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 about 4}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276  August 2006.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 Prior to that date the Plaintiff had not received any further correspondence from either the Defendant or his legal representatives.
\par 
\par On 17 October 2008 the Supreme Court of Fiji quashed the conviction of manslaughter and set aside the sentence.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 
The Defendant had served his sentence before the judgment was delivered.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4345887\charrsid11338276 There is as a result no conviction recorded against the Defendant.

\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9974441\charrsid11338276 
\par Following his successful appeal in the Supreme Court, the Defendant advised the Plaintiff that he intended to resume medical practice on the basis that there was now no conviction recorded against him.
\par 
\par The Plaintiff advised the Defendant that his name had been removed from the register, that he had not appealed the decision to remove his name and that he would need to re-apply for registration.
\par 
\par Correspondence passed between the parties on this matter between 14 November 2008 and 16 February 2009.
\par 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3043233\charrsid11338276 The Defendant resumed medical practice on 23 February 2009}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 , although still not registered under the Act.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 The Defendant had not applied for registration when he resumed medical practice}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3043233\charrsid11338276 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid9974441\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3043233\charrsid11338276 
\par It is clear that the position taken by the Plaintiff did not adequately take into account the consequences of having reached a decision to remove the Defendant\rquote s name from the register before the Defendant had exhausted the appeal process.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3043233\charrsid11338276 Furthermore the Plaintiff\rquote s position appeared to disregard the denial of natural justice to the Defenda
nt when it concluded that the Defendant was guilty of professional misconduct.
\par 
\par The }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351659\charrsid11338276 stance taken by the Defendant did not take into account that the letter dated 1 August 2006 from his legal representation did not strictly constitute a notice of intention to appeal.}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351659\charrsid11338276 The Defendant has not dealt with the second ground relied u}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10712421\charrsid11338276 
pon by the Plaintiff that he was}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351659\charrsid11338276  guilty of professional misconduct.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid3043233\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351659\charrsid11338276 
\par Having considered }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351659\charrsid11338276 submissions}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276  by Counsel}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351659\charrsid11338276  I have concluded that the Plaintiff\rquote s conduct has not been so unmeritorious or }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10817435\charrsid11338276 reprehensible}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351659\charrsid11338276  to warrant a }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10817435\charrsid11338276 dep}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 arture}{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351659\charrsid11338276  from the normal basis for costs.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351659\charrsid11338276 
As a result the Defendant is entitled to his costs on the standard party party basis to be taxed if not agreed.
\par 
\par Following the commencement of proceedings by the Plaintiff, the Defendant filed and served a Summons in the form of a counterclaim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351659\charrsid11338276 
The Defendant seeks the following substantive orders:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \fi5\li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 1.}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 A Declaration that the Plaintiff\rquote s decision to remove the Defendant\rquote s name from the Register of Medical Practitioners
 is unlawful and invalid.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12351659\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \fi5\li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 2.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 An Order that the decision of the Plaintiff whereby it removed the Defendant\rquote s name from the Register of Medical Practitioners be set aside.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \fi5\li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 3.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 A Declaration (or an Order) that the Defendant is (or remains) registered under the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act Cap 255.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \fi5\li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 4.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 An Order that the Defendant\rquote s name be restored to the Register of Medical Practitioners.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276 "}{
\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 At the outset it is clear that pursuant to Order 15 Rule 2 (3) the Defendant\rquote s counterclaim is not affected by t
he grant of leave to the Plaintiff to discontinue the proceedings commenced by Originating Summons.
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1120763\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 The Defendant seeks to have the proposed re-opening of his case by the Plaintiff stayed until his counterclaim has been determined by }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 Court.
\par 
\par However the problem for the Defendant is that, rightly or wrongly, his name has been removed from the register.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 
Whether it should have been is essentially the issue raised by the Defendant\rquote s counterclaim.
\par 
\par In the meantime the Defendant has stated in his affidavit material that he has resumed practising.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 
Section 34 of the Act deals with offences and under the circumstances places the Defendant at risk of prosecution.
\par 
\par The Defendant has not sought any interim relief pending the determination of his counterclaim.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 It is
 my opinion that it would be contrary to public policy to make an order that would have the effect of allowing the status quo to continue and thereby indirectly sanction the commission of an offence under the Act.
\par 
\par In view of its stated reasons for withdra
wing the proceedings and in view of the material set out in the many affidavits filed in these proceedings, it seems appropriate that the Plaintiff should attempt to resolve the matter according to law without any further unnecessary delay. 
\par 
\par Therefore I order that
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 1.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 The Plaintiff is given leave to discontinue its proceedings.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1120763\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li900\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin900\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 2.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11338276  }{
\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16124286\charrsid11338276 The Plaintiff is to pay the Defendant\rquote s costs on a party party basis to be agreed and if not agreed to be taxed.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1120763\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10690254\charrsid11338276 W D Calanchini
\par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10690254\charrsid11338276 JUDGE}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1120763\charrsid11338276 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11338276 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1120763\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10816832\charrsid11338276 9 Novem}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12536228\charrsid11338276 ber}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10690254\charrsid11338276  2009}{
\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12009052\charrsid11338276 
\par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid10690254\charrsid11338276 At Suva}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid16194966\charrsid11338276 
\par }}