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{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 INTERLOCUTORY JUDGMENT \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par Judgment of:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Inoke J. \par \par Counsel Appearing}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Mr. K Tunidau for the Plaintiff \par Mr F Haniff for the 1st Defendant \par Ms N Khan for the 2nd Defendant \par \par }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Solicitors}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 :}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ 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INTRODUCTION \par }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [1]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The Plaintiff Applicant in this case is the organising committee for the Sugar Festival held annually in Lautoka City.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 In this application, it seeks to restrain certain news items being published in the Fiji Times newspaper and to restrain the Second Defendant from interfering with its organisation. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [2]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The original motion was filed ex-parte but I did not think that it was a case justifying the matter being heard ex-parte because there was neither any urgency nor the likelihood of irreparable or serious mischief being done if the interim orders were not granted ex parte.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 I therefore directed that it be issued as an inter-partes motion. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 THE APPLICATION \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [3]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The motion filed on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 21 April 2010}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 sought the following orders: \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 An Order restraining the 1st named Defendant from publishing or causing to be published the said or similar words defamatory of the Plaintiff; \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard\plain \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 An Order restraining the 2nd named Defendant, his servants or agents or otherwise from interfering directly or indirectly in any manner whatsoever in the management and control of the affairs of the Plaintiff pursuant to the powers conferred and vested upon it by the constitution of the Lautoka Sugar Festival Association }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 AND/OR}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 to terminate or by way of threats, intimidation or otherwise attempt to terminate and or to relinquish the position of any member of the Plaintiff body in the employment of the Lautoka City Council. \par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 DAMAGES (including punitive and exemplary damages); \par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 COSTS of this action on Solicitor/Client basis; \par }\pard \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\s20 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \s20\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\ilvl3\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 ANY further and other relief that this Honourable Court deems just and fit. \par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [4]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The motion was supported by the affidavit of Mr Bijesh Chand, the President of the Lautoka Sugar Festival Association (the }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Association}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 ) and the chairman of the Sugar Festival Committee (the }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Committee}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 ).}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 He said the Association is a body incorporated under the Charitable Trusts Act.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Its Constitution vested management and control of the Association in the Committee.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The Committee held its own meetings and published accounts and passed resolutions, one of which was the issue of medical insurance cover for its members. He said that the Second Defendant made certain demands for funds under threat which the Committee refused on one occasion but submitted to on another.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 He said he believed that upset the Second Defendant.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 He said he was called to the Lautoka Council Chambers for a meeting and when he arrived a reporter from the newspaper was present who quizzed him about the Committee\rquote s accounts and the medical insurance cover.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 On 20 February 2010 the newspaper published an article which he said was defamatory of the Committee.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Further articles followed on 24 February and 6 March 2010.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 It is not necessary for me to quote those articles for the purposes of this app lication other than to say that the articles contained allegations which were not all false. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [5]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Mr Chand also complained that the Second Defendant directed by letter on 31 March 2010 that all of his staff and employees who were executive or co-opted memb ers of the Committee, which included him, to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 step down}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 from their posts with the Committee.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 letter}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 was annexed to his affidavit as Annexure BC13 and stated: \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard\plain \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 LAUTOKA CITY COUNCIL \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 MEMORANDUM \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 File: 27/14/5 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5665996 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 TO:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 All Staff & Unestablished Workers}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 FROM:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Mr. Josefa Vucago \par Special Administrator}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \qr \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\brdrb\brdrs\brdrw30\brsp20 \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 DATE:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 } {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 March 31, 2010}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\brdrb\brdrs\brdrw30\brsp20 \aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5665996 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 RE:}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 PARTICIPATION IN THE SUGAR FESTIVAL}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5665996 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Due to the pending investigation on the Sugar Festival Association, all staff and employees who are executive members and co-opted members in the association are to step down from your post }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 FORTHWITH}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 until the matter is amicably resolved. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5665996 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Your cooperation in the matter is highly appreciated. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5665996 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Sgd \par [JOSEFA VUCAGO] \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [6]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Ms Wise of the newspaper swore an affidavit on behalf of the First Defendant in which she said she was at the meeting of the 20 February 2010 which she understood to be called by Mr Chand.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 She said an issue was raised after a concerned sponsor reported that the Association was asking for more donations and sponsor ships despite it having a large sum of money in a term deposit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 She admitted that the articles were published but denied that they were defamatory. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [7]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The First Defendant defends the action on the bases that the articles were not defamatory and/or were fair comment. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [8]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The Second Defendant also filed an affidavit in which he denied and explained Mr Chand\rquote s allegations against him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 His only involvement was in helping the Committee during the Sugar Festival in his capacity as the Special Administrator of the Lautoka City Council. He said he was telephoned by Ms Wise regarding the issue of the Association\rquote s term deposit.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 He said he was not aware of the deposit but }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 in the spirit of transparency}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 he then called Mr Chand and Ms Wise to his chambers.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Mr Chand then informed them of the existence of the deposit which shocked him.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 He said on 24 February 2010, the Commissioner Western, who is responsible for monitoring the operation of all charitable trusts in the West, wrote to him stating that the Committee was }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 currently facing some internal problems}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 and suggested that he hire a lawyer to }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 freeze all operations of the said committee so that a full investigation can be carried out}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 .}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Following those instructions he engaged solicitors who issued a notice to Mr Chand on }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 4 March 2010}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 to }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 cease all operations}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 and handover the office keys to the bailiff serving the notice and leave the premises.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Mr Chand was not to remove }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 any papers, cheque book, deposit books, keys, etc}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 . The Committee\rquote s operations were to remain closed until such time as a full investigation was carried out and failure to comply with the notice would result in court action.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The Committee did not comply with the notice.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Mr Vucago, the Commissioner and Mr Chand held several meetings but the matter remained unresolved.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Mr Vucago then issued the memorandum of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 31 March 2010}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 to his staff and employees who were members of the Committee to step down from the Committee pending completion of investigations. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 CONSIDERATION OF THE APPLICATION \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [9]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 I am grateful for counsels\rquote very helpful written and oral submissions. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 (a)}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Interim Order to restrain publication \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [10]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Mr Haniff referred me to several cases but I think I need only cite one to illustrate the difficulties that the Plaintiff faced in this application.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 In }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Burns Philp (Fiji) Ltd}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 v }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Associated Media Ltd [1998]}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 FJHC 88; Hbc0297d.98s (3 July 1998) this Court said: \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard\plain \s21\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 That this Court has the necessary jurisdiction to restrain the publication or continued publication of a libel has been settled since }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Coulson v. Coulson}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 (1887) 3 T.L.R. 846}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 where Lord Esher M.R. whilst affirming the jurisdiction, nevertheless, described it, as }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 '... a most delicate jurisdiction ...'}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 and }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 '... only to be exercised in the clearest case'}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 where irreparable harm would be done to the plaintiff.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 \par }\pard \s21\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Indeed so }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 'delicate'}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 is the jurisdiction that a well-established }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 'rule of law'}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 has developed where }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 'the court will not restrain the publication of an article, even though it is defamatory, when the defendant says he intends to justify it or to make fair comment on a matter of public interest. That has been established for many years since Bonnard v. Perryman.'}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 per Lord Denning M.R. in }{ \b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Frazer v. Evans}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 (1969) Q.B. 349}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 at 360.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The ambit of this }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 'rule of law'}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 is illustrated by the case of }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Khashoggi v. IPC Magazines Ltd}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 . }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 (1986) 1 W.L.R. 1412}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 where the Court of Appeal (U.K.) in setting aside the injunction granted in that case at first instance where the defendant had pleaded justification,}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li1440\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin1440\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\b\i\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 held}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 : ... the}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 (rule of law) }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 extended to the situation where the defendant intended to justify the common sting of several allegations, including the allegation complained of, even though it might not be able to prove the particular facts contained in that allegation;}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Needless to say in exercising its discretion whether or not to grant such an injunction as that sought by the plaintiff company, this Court is obliged to balance the defendants' constitutional right to freedom of expression against the plaintiff's right t o protect its reputation from the publication of defamatory material.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid5665996 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 In this latter regard it is noteworthy that counsel for the plaintiff company was not so much concerned at the alleged libel committed against the plaintiff company by the offending arti cle as he was, with maintaining absolute confidentiality and secrecy in the highly sensitive negotiations being undertaken with a view to the eventual takeover or purchase of the plaintiff company.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5665996 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid5665996\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 In the light of the foregoing, the onus on an applicant fo r an injunction to restrain publication of an allegedly defamatory article is an onerous one to discharge more so, at an interlocutory stage. }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 'The Court must be satisfied that in all probability the alleged libel is untrue'}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 (}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 per}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Lord Esher }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 op. cit.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 ).}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 A }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 fortiori}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 where the injunction is sought after publication, when it might be said that the damage has already been done, and, where there is no evidence or grounds upon which the Court can infer that the defendants threaten or intend to continue publication o f the article.}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 I am also mindful of the breadth of the injunction sought in the plaintiff company's motion which, if granted, would effectively render the subject-matter of the article (not the allegedly defamatory words used in it) completely }{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 'out-of-bounds'}{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 to the defendants. Such an injunction would be a severe and, in my view, an unwarranted curtailment of the defendants' constitutional freedom of expression which includes the }{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{ \b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 freedom to receive and impart ideas and information without interference}{\b\i\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{ \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 . \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [11]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The onus of proof is on the Plaintiff.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 I am not satisfied that it has met the required standard of proof in this case.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Further, the articles have been published.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 If they are defamatory the Committee will be compensated by an appropriate award of damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Similarly, if further articles are published and if they are defamatory then the Committee would be entitled to a further award of damages.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 I cannot stop the newspaper publishing any articles in the future on the issue without first being satisfied that they are defamatory.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 That cannot be done at this stage and summarily.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 That is a matter to be decided as and when they arise applying the principles cited above or at the full hearing of this action. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 (b)}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Interim Order to restrain interference \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [12]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 In respect of the Second Defendant\rquote s attempt by the memo of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 31 March 2010}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 , I do not think that he can stop any of his staff or employees from engaging, outside of their working hours, in voluntary or other work or services which do not affect their performances as staff or employees.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 There is no evidence to say that their work performances were being affected by their membership of the Committee.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 It is entirely up to his staff and employees to engage in whatever activity they chose outside of working hours, even if the activity might be tainted.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 By his own admission, he stopped them from being members of the Committee }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 pending investigations}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 "}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 . Even if his motives were well intentioned and were not to make it difficult for the Committee to operate effectively, I think that was the unavoidable effect of his memorandum.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Charitable organisations need all the help they can get from willing volunteers. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [13]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Further, the Second Defendant was only involved in helping the Association during the Sugar Festival and therefore an outsider, has no powers under the Association\rquote s Constitution to determine the membership of the Committee. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [14]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 I think the order sought in paragraph 2 of the Motion is too wide.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The only interference with the Committee\rquote s operation is from the Second Defendant\rquote s memorandum of }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 31 March 2010}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 so I will limit the restraint to that.}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The Second Defendant is to be restrained from directing his staff members and employees from stepping down as members or co-opted members of the Committee as stated in that memorandum. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 (c)}{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Order for damages \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [15]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The order for damages cannot be granted at this interlocutory stage. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 COSTS \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [16]\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The Plaintiff has won against the Second Defendant but lost against the First Defendant.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Much would depend on whether the articles were defamatory and that remains to be decided at the full hearing.}{ \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282 }{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 In the circumstances I order that the costs of this application be costs in the cause. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }{\b\ul\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 ORDERS \par \par {\listtext\pard\plain\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 [17]\tab}}\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The }{\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Orders}{\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 are therefore as follows: \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 a.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The Orders sought in paragraphs 1 and 3 of the Motion filed on 21 April 2010 are refused. \par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 b.\tab}}\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 { \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The Second Defendant is restrained from directing and stopping staff members and employees of the Lautoka City Council from being members or co-opted members of the Sugar Festival Committee. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 c.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The costs of this application are to be costs in the cause. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 d.\tab}}\pard\plain \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls2\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 The action is to take its normal course. \par }\pard\plain \s20\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 \par }\pard\plain \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid15826282 \fs24\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid15826282\charrsid15826282 Sosefo Inoke \par Judge \par }}