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Case No: HAM 125 of 2009 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 BETWEEN: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 SALVEEN SANJAY NARAYAN \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Applicant \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 AND: \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 THE STATE \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Respondent \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid2052257 Date of Hearing}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid2052257 : 26th April 2010 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid2052257 Date of Decision}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid2052257 : 25th May 2010 \par \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid2052257 Counse}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid2052257 l: Mr.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 V. Maharaj for Applicant \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2052257 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Ms S. Puamau for State \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 DECISION \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par [1]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 On 14 December 2005, the applicant was charged with 92 counts of obtaining money by false pretence contrary to section 309(a) of the Penal Code. His trial has been pending in the Magistrates\rquote Court since that date. \par \par [2]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 He applies for a stay of prosecution on the ground of delay. \par \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Factual Background \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2052257 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 [3]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The applicant is a school teacher.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The allegations against him arose from incidents where he collected small amounts of monies from various students in the school he was teaching, on the pretext of taking them to a field trip in the third term of the school.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Some charges relate to obtaining monies from students on the pretext of providing them assistance with their school projects. \par \par [4]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The representations were allegedly made in the first term of the school in 2005.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 After these incidents were reported to the police by the school principal, the applicant was transferred to another school. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 He was neither suspended nor terminated from his employment. \par \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Principles \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 [5]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The principles for stay of prosecution are settled. \par \par [6]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 It has long been recognized that a court has an inherent right to prevent abuse of its process and may stay proceedings in order to do so }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 (Connelly v DPP}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 (1964) A.C. 1254)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The circumstances in which abuse of process may arise are varied. \par \par [7]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 In }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 R v. Derby Crown Court, exp Brooks}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 [1984] 80 Cr. App. R. 164}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 , Sir Roger Ormrod said: \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The power to stop a prosecution arises only when it is an abuse of the process of the court. It may be an abuse of processes if either (a) the prosecution have man ipulated or misused the process of the court so as to deprive the defendant of a protection provided by law or to take unfair advantage of a technicality, or (b) on the balance of probability the defendant has been, or will be, prejudiced in the prosecuti o n of or conduct of his defence by delay on the part of the prosecution which is unjustifiable: for example, not due to the complexity of the inquiry and preparation of the prosecution case, or to the action of the defendant or his co-accused or to genuine difficulty in effecting service.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par [8]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 In }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Leweniqila v The State}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 [2004] FJHC 209}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Shameem J held that: \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 In considering whether or not the delay is unreasonable, and whether it is in the public interest to grant a stay, relevant factors are the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay and the prejudice to the accused.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 In relation to delay, there is some delay which will lead to a presumption of prejudice (as there was in }{ \f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Seru and Stephens}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 (supra)).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 In relation to valid reasons for delay, missing witnesses, a heavy court back-log or lack of resources are relevant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Also relevant, in relation to prejudice, is the length of any pre-trial custody, any anxiety, adverse publicity suffered by the accused and the ability of the accused to prepare his/her defence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par [9]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 In }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 State v Michael Desmond Benefield}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 (Criminal Action 1/1988)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 , Fatiaki J considered that a delay of 7 years before a trial was listed for hearing in the High Court did not deprive the accused of a fair trial.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The delay was partly caused by extradition proceedings, and partly by a shortage of judges after the coup d\rquote etat of 1987.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 At page 16 of his judgment, he said: \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The defendant points generally to how a lapse of 7 years must affect the recollection of people.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 He does not refer to any aspect of the case which might turn critically on the recollection of witnesses such as in the case of R \endash v- Climo (1987) 7 NSWLR 579 at p.586. In any event memory-loss as a result of delay may be likened to a }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 two-edged sword}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 which is just as if not more likely to prejudice the prosecution which ears the burden of proof as it does the defendant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 "} {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par [10]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The court must weigh the interests of the accused in having a fair tri al against the legitimate expectation of the community that serious crime will be prosecuted at trial.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 This requires the court to take into account any reasons advanced by the State for the delay in the matter being brought to trial.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 As Pain J held in }{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 State v. Rokotuiwai}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 [1998] FJHC 196}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 : \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Whether there has been unreasonable delay or a failure to try a defendant within a reasonable time will depend on a variety of factors.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Such mattes as the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, the actions of the defendant, the actions of the prosecutor, availability of legal and judicial resources, the nature of the charge and prejudice to the defendant may be relevant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 They are not exhaustive list of considerations.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Each case must be considered by the court on its own facts and circumstances, balancing the competing factors to determine whether the delay is unreasonable.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 If it is, a permanent stay may be the appropriate remedy, but that is not the only redress available [see }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Martin v Tauranga District Court }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 (supra) and }{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 R v B}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 (supra).}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid2052257 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11628391\charrsid2052257 \par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Delay} {\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2052257\charrsid11628391 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 [11]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The State has helpfully referred to a chronology of events in the Magistrates\rquote Court, which I adopt: \par \par }\trowd \irow0\irowband0\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 DATE\cell MINUTES \cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow0\irowband0 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 15/12/05\cell Accused present \par Plea deferred to 19/01/06 \par Accused bailed in the sum of $1000\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow1\irowband1\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 19/01/06\cell Accused present and pleaded guilty to all 92 counts. \par Case adjourned to 21/02/06 for facts and sentencing.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow2\irowband2\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 21/02/06\cell Accused present with counsel Ms Maharaj A. from Maharaj Chandra and Associates.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Counsel for the accused made application for guilty pleas to be vacated.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Court granted application and vacated B-1\rquote s guilty plea.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 27/03/06 for mention; for service of 2nd phase disclosures and plea.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow3\irowband3\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 27/03/06\cell Accused absent.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Bench warrant issued. Case adjourned to 1/5/06 for mention.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow4\irowband4 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 28/03/06\cell Accused present under bench warrant.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Accused fined $70.00 in default 3 weeks imprisonment.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 7 days to pay.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 1/05/06 for mention.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow5\irowband5\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 1/05/06\cell Accused present with counsel Ms Maharaj.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 2nd phase disclosure including amended charge was served to B-1.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 No magistrate was available.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 18/07/06 for mention.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow6\irowband6\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 18/07/06\cell Accused with counsel Ms Maharaj A.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 21/08/06 for mention.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Bail extended.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow7\irowband7\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 21/08/06\cell Accused present with counsel.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case now adjourned to 25/08/06 for mention.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Accused presence is excused for 26/08/06.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow8\irowband8 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 25/08/06\cell Accused was not present as his presence was excused.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Counsel for accused Ms Prasad was present and informed the court if typed statements be disclosed to her as she could not read the disclosures properly.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case now adjourned for mention on 28/09/06.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow9\irowband9 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 28/09/06\cell Accused present with counsel Ms Maharaj A.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 01/11/06 for defence counsel to consider her client\rquote s position.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Bail extended.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow10\irowband10\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 1/11/06\cell Counsel present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecution \rquote s file at Valelevu Police Station.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Defence ready to take hearing date.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 28/12/06 mention.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Accused to surrender his travel documents and not to obtain any travel documents until his case is finalized.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow11\irowband11 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 28/12/06\cell Accused present with counsel.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 15/01/07 mention to fix hearing date.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow12\irowband12\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 15/01/07\cell Accused present with counsel Ms Maharaj. Case adjourned to 18th, 19th and 20th April 2007 for hearing.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow13\irowband13 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 18/04/07\cell Accused present with counsel Maharaj.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Counsel for accused ready for hearing. Court adjourned for hearing on 20th, 21st, 22/08/07 at 10.30am in Court 2 as this was a court 2 matter.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 It was called in court 1 as no resident magistrate was appointed for court 2.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow14\irowband14 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 20/08/07\cell Accused present with counsel Maharaj.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case was set for hearing today.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 De fence ready to proceed.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Court asked if the prosecution was ready and as such the prosecutor checked the witnesses, unfortunately the witnesses who were present were not in the sequence as per counts in the charge sheet.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 } {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecutor stated that it would prefer that evidence be according to the charges/counts as in the charge sheet.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Court ruled it was not ready to hear this case as this hearing date had been assigned by RM Salesi Temo and it would prefer if the evidence is outlined as per the counts mentioned in the charge sheet.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecutor informed court that the majority of prosecution witnesses were students and if the court was mindful of granting another adjournment, may a date be assigned during school holidays.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Defence counsel made application for court to discharge accused under section 201(2)(b)(ii) of the CPC and if Prosecution wanted to recharge accused later they may do so.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecution objected by stating that the prosecution asked for adjournment on the basis that the court to understand sequence of counts, however the prosecution was ready to proceed with the witnesses that were present.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Court agreed with prosecutions objection on the matter and adjourned case for the 11th, 12th and 13th of December 2007 for hearing.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 PTC on 22/08/07.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Accused excused from attending on 22/8/07.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Bail extended.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow15\irowband15 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 22/08/07\cell Accused not present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 His presence was excused.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Cousnel for accused present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecution alleged the facts.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Defence admitted that accused took the money but denied that accused defrauded the children.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecution has 92 witnesses. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Defence will only have the accused.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 11th \endash 13th December 2007 for hearing.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow16\irowband16\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 11/12/07\cell Accused present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Magistrate attending conference.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 28/01/08 for mention.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow17\irowband17\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 28/01/08\cell Accused present with counsel.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecution requested hearing during school holidays.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case set for hearing on 18th, 19th and 20th August 2008.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Bail extended.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow18\irowband18\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 18/08/2008\cell Accused present with counsel Mr. Maharaj.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case was set for hearing today but only 6/15 witnesses were present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 However Prosecution was still ready to proceed with the matter. Defence counsel stated that if this case has not been finalized for the last 2 years and made application for stay in these proceedings.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecution stated that they were ready to proceed with the witnesses present and that on the last occasion the defence had agreed to 3 day trial and he should not bring up the stay issue.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Learned Magistrate ruled that hearing be vacated and let defence counsel put up a written submission for stay and prosecut ion to reply. Court adjourned to 8/09/08 for counsel to make submissions and prosecution to reply by 30/09/08.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Hearing date is vacated.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned for mention on 21/10/08 to check for the submissions fully done or not.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow19\irowband19 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 28/8/08\cell Defence filed submissions in the Magistrates\rquote Court\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow20\irowband20\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 21/10/08\cell Accused not present but counsel present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 An application for bench warrant was made by prosecution.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Bench warrant granted.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecution informed Court that no paper was served to their Office in regards to this case for Stay Proceedings.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Court on the other hand stated they had filed it in.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Defence counsel stated that they had filed it with DPP.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecution told the Court that Police is handling this case not DPP. Case now adjourned to 24/11/08 and defence counsel ordered to serve Prosecution the paper and for Prosecution to reply.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow21\irowband21\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 23/10/08\cell Accused present on bench warrant and said his vehicle had a breakdown.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 B/W cancelled.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Defence counsel filed submissions on permanent stay.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecution to reply by 12/11/08.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned for mention on 10/12/08.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow22\irowband22 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 10/12/08\cell No record on police file\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow23\irowband23\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 25/02/09\cell No record on police file\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow24\irowband24\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 02/03/09\cell Accused not present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Counsel for accused present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Counsel informed court that accused\rquote s presence was excused on last occasion.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecution confirmed receiving the submission on stay and highlighted to the court the issue of jurisdiction of the court to hear the permanent stay application.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 25/3/09 for mention.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 State to file submission o jurisdictional issues by 16/03/09.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Defence to reply by 24/03/09.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow25\irowband25 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 16/03/09\cell State filed response\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow26\irowband26\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 24/3/09\cell Defence filed response to DPP\rquote s response\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow27\irowband27\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 25/03/09\cell Accused present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 8/4/09 mention to fix a hearing date.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Bail extended.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow28\irowband28 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 8/4/09\cell Accused present with counsel.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 B oth parties have submitted that the court does not have jurisdiction to hear the matter.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 6/5/09 for ruling.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Accused is excused from attending court.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Bail extended.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow29\irowband29\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 06/05/09\cell Accused not present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 His presence was excused.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Counsel for accused present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Court not ready with the ruling.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Adjourned by consent to 11/06/09 for ruling.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Bail extended.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow30\irowband30\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 11/06/09\cell Accused not present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Counsel for accused present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Court not ready with ruling as the Learned Magistrate has been sick.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 06/08/09 for ruling.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow31\irowband31\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 06/8/09\cell No record on police file.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow32\irowband32\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 02/9/09\cell Accused not present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 His presence is excused.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Counsel for accused present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Prosecutor informed the court that due to a training workshop they were not able to attend court.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 16/09/09 mention to review procedure to have the application for stay matter transferred to High Court.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow33\irowband33 \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 16/09/09\cell Accused present with counsel. Both parties agreed to have the matter transferred the case to High Court for stay proceedings.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 20/10/09 mention to review the matter.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Accused presence is excused.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow34\irowband34\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 20/10/09\cell Accused not present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Counsel for accused present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Ruling on permanent stay given.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Defence to file application in the High court regarding stay.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 17/12/09 mention to review the matter.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow35\irowband35\ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 17/12/09\cell Accused not present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Counsel present.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Defence filed stay application in High Court and the matter would be called on 28/01/10 in the High Court.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Case adjourned to 15/02/10 mention to review the High Court dates.\cell }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\widctlpar\intbl\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \trowd \irow36\irowband36\lastrow \ts11\trgaph108\trleft612\trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrh\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trbrdrv\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \trftsWidth1\trftsWidthB3\trftsWidthA3\trautofit1\trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddft3\trpaddfb3\trpaddfr3\tbllkhdrrows\tbllkhdrcols \clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr \brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth1458\clshdrawnil \cellx2070\clvertalt\clbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \clbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brdrcf1 \cltxlrtb\clftsWidth3\clwWidth7290\clshdrawnil \cellx9360\row }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 \f38\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 { \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par [12]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The applicant\rquote s right to a speedy trial commenced from the date he was charged.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The total period from the date of charge to the date of this application is four years.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Unfortunately, the application could not be heard expeditiously in the High Court due to shortages of judges following the event of 10 April 2009. \par \par [13]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 As can be seen from the chronology, the post charge delay is systematic.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 While in the initial stages of the proceedings, the applicant contributed to som e delay, he was always ready, whenever the case was listed for trial. He objected to adjournments of trial, but his objections were overruled by the learned Magistrate. To a large extent, the delay was caused by unnecessary adjournments and the failure of the Magistrates\rquote Court to effectively control its proceedings to avoid delay. The delay is therefore systematic. \par \par [14]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 However, in order to establish a right of a stay on the basis of delay between the charge and trial, the accused has the burden of proving that the delay is so extreme that he cannot have a fair trial (}{ \b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Attorney-General\rquote s Reference (No. 1 of 1990) (1991) QB 630}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 ). Delay in itself is not a sufficient basis. The remedy of a stay of proceedings on the ground of delay can be invoked only where i ssues of prejudice arise and the prejudice must be of a kind that is incapable of being dealt by suitable directions from the trial court (}{\b\i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Mohammed Sharif Sahim v. The State}{ \i\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Misc. Action No. 17 of 2007)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 . This is the test that is applied in Fiji. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par Prejudice \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2052257 \par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 [15]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The applicant contends that he is prejudiced by the delay.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 In para 13 of his affidavit, he states: \par \par }\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 That if the matter is prolonged any further, I would be prejudiced as I intended to call 4 witnesses for my defence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The witnesses, whose names, I cannot disclose at the material time have left school and their whereabouts are not known to me now.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 "}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par [16]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 This is not a complicated case.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The prosecution case is that the applicant made promises to the complainants with no intention of fulfilling them.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The prosecution says that the applicant had intention to defraud when he obtained the monies from the complainants. \par \par [17]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 According to the court record, the defence has indicated to the Magistrates\rquote Court that the defence does not dispute the making of representations and obtaining of monies.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The defence disputes the intention to defraud.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The defence says that the applicant had every intention to fulfill his promises when the monies were obtained but before he could act on his representations the matter was reported to the police by the school principal and he was transferred to another school.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The defence further contends that the charges disclose a future promise which is not an offence under the Penal Code. \par \par [18]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Both Counsel during their submi ssions agreed that this is a straight forward case with a narrow issue of intention to defraud and that the trial could be concluded within a day or two. \par \par [19]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 What was the intention of the applicant at the time he made the representations, of course, is a trial issue.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The trial court will have to evaluate all the evidence before making any finding on the relevant intention of the applicant. \par \par [20]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The applicant\rquote s affidavit evidence of prejudice, without offering any particulars or relevance of the unavaila ble witnesses\rquote testimonies, is of no assistance to the court to make a finding on prejudice. This ground has not been made out at this stage. \par \par [21]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 I accept the delay to be unreasonable, but, I am not satisfied that a fair trial is no longer possible due to the delay. \par \par [22]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Since there has been unreasonable delay but no prejudice shown, the proper remedy is an order that the trial of the applicant take place expeditiously. \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par Order}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid2052257\charrsid11628391 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 [}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 23]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 The application for stay is refused. \par \par [24]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 I order that the trial of the applicant be heard and concluded within sixty days from the date of this decision.}{ \f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 If there is a failure to hold a trial within the time period ordered by this court and that the failure is no fault of the applicant or his Counsel, then the prosecution is deemed to have been stayed without any further order from this court. \par \par }\pard \s15\qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Daniel Goundar \par JUDGE \par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid11628391 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par At Suva \par 25th May 2010 \par \par }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Solicitors:}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 \par Messrs. MC Lawyers for the Applicant \par }{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11628391\charrsid11628391 Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for State}{\f0\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid11628391 \par }}