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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 This is an application for bail pending trial in the case bearing No HAC. 59/2010 before the High Court in Suva.
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Robbery\rquote  of a \lquote Nokia\rquote  mobile phone and of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 \lquote theft\rquote 
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Aggravated Robbery\rquote  in respect of $ 35,000.00, an offence punishable under Section 311 (1) (b) of the Crimes Decree. 
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The applicant applies for bail pursuant to an affidavit dated 21st June, 2010 where subjective considerations have mainly been urged on his behalf in the form of inconvenience resulted from his detention on remand. 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 The State objected to the application for bail on the ground that the applicant has ha
d criminal propensity. Learned counsel for the State invited the attention of court to five previous convictions against the applicant. Previous convictions referred to above, relate to two instances of \lquote  Forfeiture of Bail Bond\rquote 
 in January, 2001 and in June, 2008, possession of an offensive weapon in 2001, two instances of \lquote larceny\rquote 
 in June, 2008, as presented to court by Mr Ajay Singh, Acting Inspector of Nabua Police Station, Suva in his affidavit dated 9th July, 2010. The State has further submitted tha
t the offences, as charged, were very serious in nature and have the undesired effects of affecting public order and threatening the protection of community.
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\par [6]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 At the hearing before me on 12th July, 2010, learned counsel appearing for the applicant, sub
mitted that Abdul Sattar, who is a co-accused in the case, has already been released on bail. He urged, in the circumstances, that the applicant too be released on bail on strict conditions in view of the matters placed before court in the affidavit of th
e applicant. 
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\par [7]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 
I have considered the contents of the affidavits of the applicant and Mr Ajay Singh and submissions of the learned counsel bearing in mind the legal phraseology that an accused person has \lquote a right to be released on bail\rquote  and that \lquote 
there is a presumption in favour of the granting of bail\rquote  under Section 3 of the Bail Act. 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 
\par [8]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 Section 3 conversely contains provisions whereby \lquote interests of justice\rquote 
 have been declared as a necessary factor to be considered by court in affording \lquote the right to be released\rquote 
 to an accused person under the Act. Moreover, the presumption favouring the accused could be rebutted by a person opposing the grant of bail by the criteria laid down in Section 18 (1) of the Act, which include the public interest and the pro
tection of community. 
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\par [9]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 
While the scheme of the Act provides a basis for a person opposing bail to rebut the presumption favouring an accused-person under Section 18(1) read with section 3 (3) of the Act, I am of the view that court is also invested wi
th power independent of such opposition by a party to consider issues concerning \lquote interests of justice\rquote  and \lquote public interest\rquote  under Section 3(1) and Sections 19 (1) and 19 (2) of the Act.
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\par [10]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 Having taken into account the criteria laid down in the foregoing provisions, I conclude that:
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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard\plain \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7087998 
\f36\fs22\lang5129\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp5129\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 There is an apparent likelihood of the applicant not}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 observing bail conditions in view of his previous conduct as set-out in the affidavit of Mr Ajay Singh;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998 
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7087998 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7087998 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 The likelihood of the applicant committing another offence/s whilst on bail in view of his previous convictions, which has the effect of endangering the community;
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7087998 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 
\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s15 \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (c)\tab}}\pard \s15\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid7087998 {
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 The circumstances, nature, seriousness of the offence are such that \lquote interests of justice\rquote  and \lquote public interests \lquote  override the \lquote 
right [of the applicant] to be released on bail\rquote .
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7087998 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 
\par [11]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 
In coming to the above conclusions, I have not lost sight of the provisions of Section 19 (2) (b) with reference to the interests of the accused-person 
to which court should essentially pay due consideration in dealing with an application for bail. However, my consideration of the matters as set-out in Section 19 (2) (b) are outweighed by the demands of interests of justice and public interest as enumera
ted above.
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\par [12]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 
I have examined the case record as regards the contention that the 4th accused, being a co-accused in the case, has already been released on bail; and, such release should accrue to the advantage of the applicant. I find that the learned Ma
gistrate sitting in Suva has granted bail to the 4th accused - even though he was also charged with the \lquote aggravated robbery\rquote 
- after duly considering his health condition, which required immediate and proper medical attention. The learned Magistrate, howeve
r, has been quite alive to the nature, the circumstances and the gravity of offences against all accused in general. I am of the view that the learned Magistrate seems to have been persuaded by the consideration as set-out above and has rightfully disting
uished the case against the 4th accused on rational reasoning, which is justifiable in law.
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\par [13]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 
I propose to place on record that the view taken by the learned Magistrate and by this court represents uniformity and consistency in judicial approach, which 
are important in any judicial system to safeguard interests of justice and public interest more particularly in matters pertaining to criminal law.
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\par [14]}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 Having considered all the circumstances, I hold that the applicant is not entitled to be released on b
ail. Application is accordingly disallowed and bail is refused.
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\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7087998 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid7087998\charrsid7087998 PRIYANTHA NAWANA
\par JUDGE
\par 13.07.2010
\par }}