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}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8222686\charrsid4591204 Mr. S}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8222686\charrsid4591204 Kumar for Respondent \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8222686\charrsid4591204 \par Date of Hearing:}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8222686\charrsid4591204 18th August 2010 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid8222686\charrsid4591204 Date of Ruling:}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8222686\charrsid4591204 09th September 2010 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 RULING}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 1.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx0\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 This is an application by the State to enlarge time to appeal. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid13976694\charrsid4591204 Background}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 2.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 The accused Respondent Sa}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 i}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 lesh Prasad Gautam was charged on the following grounds before the Magistrate of Nausori. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li574\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin574\itap0\pararsid927541 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 Statement of offence}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 (a)}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 RAPE: }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 Contrary to Sections 149 and 150 of the Penal Code Cap 17 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2955726\charrsid4591204 \par }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 Particulars of offence (b) \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 SA}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 I}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 LESH PRASAD GAUTAM}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 s/o Kampta Prasad }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 between 1st day of August 2005 and 31st day of October 2006 at Nausori in the Central Division had unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl namely }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 FARISHA HUSSEIN d/o SIYAD WAJIB HUSSEIN}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 without her consent. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 3.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 The above charge was amended on 12.02.2009 as follows:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid12858908\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li574\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin574\itap0\pararsid927541 {\i\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 Statement of offence (a) \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 RAPE: }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 Contrary to Sections 149 and 150 of the Penal Code Cap 17 \par \par }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 Particulars of offence (b) \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 SALESH PRASAD GAUTAM s/o Kampta Prasad }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 between 1st day of August 2005 and 31st day of August 2005 at Nausori in the Central Division had unlawful carnal knowledge of a girl namely }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 FARISHA HUSSEIN d/o SAIYAD WAJIB HUSSEIN }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 without her consent. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 4.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 The State appealing against the order of acquittal of the accused Responden}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 t.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 Now I peruse the said order.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11862197\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li550\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin550\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 28 September 2009 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li550\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin550\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Prosecution:}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Insp.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Ali f}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14115451\charrsid4591204 or}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 DPP \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li550\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin550\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Accused:}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Present Mr. Kumar \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li550\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin550\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Prosecution:}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13530743\charrsid4591204 Subpoena}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 not served. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li550\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin550\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Investigat}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid14500336\charrsid4591204 ing Officer present Constable K}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 aium: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li550\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin550\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Cannot get Complainant and mother.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Went to 4 addresses and made numerous attempts.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Want to withdraw order. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li550\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin550\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Prosecution:}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Section 201 (2) (b) (ii) \endash we cannot locate the victim and mother.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Cannot guarantee that accused will be recharged. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li550\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin550\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Mr. Kumar:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Discharge under Section 201 (2) (b) (i).}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16384397\charrsid4591204 Case}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8216759\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid9860880\charrsid4591204 almost }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid8216759\charrsid4591204 completed.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8216759\charrsid4591204 Trial De novo.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8216759\charrsid4591204 Complainant}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 s are}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8216759\charrsid4591204 not interested.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8216759\charrsid4591204 Accused has been turning up.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8216759\charrsid4591204 Matter hanging on Accused}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid8216759\charrsid4591204 s head for sometime.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid8216759\charrsid4591204 The charge is not specif}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10096170\charrsid4591204 ic to raise specific defence.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid9860880\charrsid4591204 Finishing }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid10096170\charrsid4591204 expe}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9860880\charrsid4591204 di}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10096170\charrsid4591204 tion.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 Seek acquittal.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid10096170\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid2781590\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li550\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin550\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10096170\charrsid4591204 Prosecution:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10096170\charrsid4591204 We just used the section.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10096170\charrsid4591204 Leave to Court to decide. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid10096170\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li550\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin550\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid10096170\charrsid4591204 Court:}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 The Court having heard the Prosecution and the Counsel of the accused has noted their respective submission.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 The accused is charged with a serious offence which he is alleged to have been committed in 2005.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 It is some (9) years since the alleged offence.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 The accused is still on trial.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 The Court notes the Prosecution}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 s position and their application.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 They have attempted to locate the victim and her mother.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 They cannot be located.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 The Court notes the attempt made by the prosecution to locate the complainant.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 They seemed to have made considerable efforts to locate the complainant.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 They could not locate her.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 The Court notes the need to bring some matters to finality. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 In this case the Court cannot let the charge hanging and the accused to be under the impression that one day they might again take him to Court.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 The Prosecution has made considerable attempt to locate the complainant without success.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 The accused needs justice as well.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15544371\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li550\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin550\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 The Court acquits the accused for the charge under Section 201 (2) (b) (1).}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 28 days to appeal.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid10628614\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 5.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 As per the above order the learned Magistrate has acquitted the accused on the 28th September 2009.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 Aggrieved with the said order the State filed }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid14115451\charrsid4591204 an}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 appeal on 27th October 2009 on a mere calculation. The appeal was filed out of time.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 The State moves Court an explanation that the appeal out of time be accepted and the order of the Magistrate should be subjected to an appeal. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 6.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 Now I consider the appeal out of time.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 The law provides that the appeal should be filed within 28 days from the date the order of the Magistrate. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid13976694\charrsid4591204 Leave to Appeal out of time}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 7.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 The relevant Legislation is found in Section 310 of the Criminal Procedure Code.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 That Section was discussed at length in }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 The State v Patel }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 [2002] FJCA 13; AAU0002U.2002S (15 November 2002) where their Lordships adopted criteria detailed by the New Zealand Court of Appeal in }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 R v Knight }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 [1995] 15 CR NZ 332 at 338. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 8.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 In}{\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 Knight}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid7039126\charrsid4591204 the court observed that the strength of the proposed appeal, the practical utility of the remedy sought, the length of any delay, the reasons for delay, the extent of the impact on others similarly affected and on the administration of justice together with the absence of prejudice to the respondent were all relevant considerations.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid14115451\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 9.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 In }{\b\i\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 Chandra Kant Umaria v Rauhanisi Ofa Albert}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 , }{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 Civil Appeal HBA 9 and 10/2000 and HB}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 M}{\i\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 0024 of 1999L Justice Gates}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 describes the applicable principles for }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid12861284\charrsid4591204 c}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 ivil appeal enlargement applications.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 The same principles describe the application of Section 310(2) of the Criminal Procedure Code: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204 (1) }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 The reason for the failure to comply \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204 (2) }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 The leng}{\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 th of the delay}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204 (3) }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 Whether there is a question which justifies serious consideration \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204 (4) }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 If there has been substantial delay, whether any grounds of appeal have such merit that they will probably succeed? \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204 (5) }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 The degree of prejudice to the respondent in enlarging time. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 10.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 I wish to add one more to the above list that is whether }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16454713\charrsid4591204 the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 appellant will succeed in the proposed appeal.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 Otherwise we }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13437346\charrsid4591204 will be}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 wasting time and money in this process of enlarging the time of appeal. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 11.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 In this application to enlarge the time of appeal the State has filed an affidavit from Sei}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11105037\charrsid4591204 ni Korosaya Puamau, Acting Principal Legal Officer of the D}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 irector of }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11105037\charrsid4591204 P}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 ublic }{\f0\fs24\insrsid11105037\charrsid4591204 P}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 rosecution}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid11105037\charrsid4591204 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid16070411\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid11105037\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 12.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 She explains the delay, among other reasons she states as follows:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid11105037\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid7948288 "}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid7948288 20. }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 That due to my lack of experience, I directed that the Petition of Appeal be filed in the Magistrate}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 s Court of Fiji at Suva}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid7948288 "}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid7948288 21}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid13437346\charrsid7948288 . }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid13437346\charrsid4591204 That}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 in fact, the Petition of Appeal ought to have been filed in the Magistrate}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 s Court of Fiji at Nausori}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 . \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid13437346\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 13.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid13437346\charrsid4591204 The office of Director of Public Prosecution is one of the Prime departments of the Government and they are maintained by the public fund and officers are professionals.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 They are answerable and they should be more careful and cautious towards dealing with public, especially in criminal cases and appeals whe}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 re}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 the public are directly affected.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 I consider reasons stated above by the State are unacceptable.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid2187607\charrsid4591204 I presume that they have a proper line of supervision and if not the DPP is answerable. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid13976694\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid13976694\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 14.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid13976694\charrsid4591204 Before I consider granting leave to enlarge the time to appeal, I would like to consider whether the appellant, State will succeed in the proposed appeal. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid13976694\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid13976694\charrsid7948288 The Strength of the proposed appeal \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid13976694\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid10295885\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 15.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid10295885\charrsid4591204 Now I consider the proceedings in the Magistrate Court.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10295885\charrsid4591204 After preliminary procedures followed the trial was fixed against the accused Respondent to be on 12th and 13th February 2009.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10295885\charrsid4591204 On the 12th February 2009 the trial commenced.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10295885\charrsid4591204 The virtual complainant and her mother gave evidence.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid10295885\charrsid4591204 The State Counsel had move for a date to summon two more witnesses on 25.02.2009.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13976694\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 16.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 On the 25.02.2009 the trial was adjourned to 25th March 2009 and on the 11th March 2009 Prosecution moved to vacate the trial date on 25.03.2009 due to unsuitable to the medical doctor.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 Trial was postponed to 13th May 2009. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid10295885\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid5967377\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 17.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5967377\charrsid4591204 On the 13th May 2009 further trial proceeded and the prosecution called DC Ami Chand, DC Abdul K Ali and prosecution moved one month to bring the medical officer who was away in Australia.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid5967377\charrsid4591204 Defence Counsel had objected for the adjournment.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5967377\charrsid4591204 But the Learned Magistrate had given an adjournment till 01.07.2009.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid10295885\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5967377\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid16454713\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 18.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid16454713\charrsid4591204 Due to the elevation of the learned magistrate to the High Court, }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 a new Magistrate was appointed to the Magistrate Court of Nausori. }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid16454713\charrsid4591204 On the 1st July 2009, the accused}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 was absent but represented by his Counsel.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 It was observed that the Prosecution }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13917836\charrsid4591204 witness was}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 not available on that date.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 Magistrate considering all ordered a trial de novo and fixed a date on 28.09.2009.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5967377\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 19.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 On the 28th September 2009, Prosecution informed the Court that summons were not served and moved to withdraw the matter under Section 201 (2) (b) (ii) of the Criminal Procedure Code.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 The Prosecutor had informed the Court that they}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid13902756\charrsid7948288 cannot locate the victim}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 .}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 (Emphasis added).}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 Further the Prosecution cann ot guarantee that the accused will be recharged. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 20.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 { \f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 Considering the submission of the State Counsel before the High Court and the proceedings }{\f0\fs24\insrsid16454713\charrsid4591204 before }{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 the Magistrate}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid16454713\charrsid4591204 ,}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid14115451\charrsid4591204 I f}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4534604\charrsid4591204 i}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14115451\charrsid4591204 nd that }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4534604\charrsid4591204 submission of State Counsel is incorrect}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14115451\charrsid4591204 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 I reproduce the submission of the State and the relevant proceedings in the Magistrate}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 s Court. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid856440\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid7948288 State submission: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 21.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 On the 28th of September 2009 Police Prosecution upon instruction asked for an adjournment under Section 202 of the Criminal Procedure Code as summons were not served.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 } {\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 The prosecutions application was denied and the accused was acquitted under Section 201 (2) (b) (}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15544371\charrsid4591204 1) of the Criminal Procedure Code}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15544371\charrsid4591204 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13902756\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid7948288 Proceedings of the Magistrate}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid7948288 '}{ \b\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid7948288 s Court states as follows: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li574\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin574\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid4591204\charrsid7948288 "}{\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3237569\charrsid7948288 28 September 2009 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3237569\charrsid7948288 \par }\pard \qj \li574\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin574\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3237569\charrsid7948288 Prosecution:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 Insp. Ali f} {\f0\fs24\insrsid14115451\charrsid4591204 or}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 DPP \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7948288 \par }\pard \qj \li574\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin574\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3237569\charrsid7948288 Accused:}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid4591204\charrsid7948288 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 Present Mr. Kumar \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li574\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin574\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3237569\charrsid7948288 Prosecution:}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid4591204\charrsid7948288 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid1133842\charrsid4591204 Subpoena}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 not served. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li574\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin574\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3237569\charrsid7948288 Investigat}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid6634301\charrsid7948288 ing Officer present Constable K}{ \b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3237569\charrsid7948288 aium: \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 Cannot get Complainant and mother.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 Went to 4 addresses and made numerous attempts.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 Want to withdraw order. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li574\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin574\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3237569\charrsid7948288 Prosecution:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 Section 201 (2) (b) (ii) \endash we cannot locate the victim and mother.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3237569\charrsid4591204 Cannot guarantee}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 that accused will be recharged}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid6061483\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid4283172\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li574\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin574\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15544371\charrsid4591204 Counsel who appea}{\f0\fs24\insrsid14115451\charrsid4591204 red}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15544371\charrsid4591204 for the accused have objected and submitted as follows: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid927541 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li574\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin574\itap0\pararsid927541 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid7948288 "}{\b\f0\fs24\ul\insrsid3028744\charrsid7948288 Mr. Kumar:}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 Discharge under Section 201 (2) (b) (i).}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 Case almost completed.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 Trial De novo.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid6118987\charrsid4591204 Complainants are}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 not interested.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 Accused has been turning up.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 Matter hanging on Accused}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 '}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 s head for sometime.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 The charge is not specific to raise specific defence.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 Finishing expedition.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 Seek acquittal}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 . \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 22.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 The Learned Magistrate has considered the submission and decided under Section 201 (2) (b) (1) and acquitted the accused from the proceedings. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 23.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 Now I consider Section 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 Section 201 states as follows: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 (1)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13530743\charrsid4591204 . The}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 Prosecutor may with the consent of the court at any time before a final order is passed in any case under t}{\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 his Part withdraw the complaint.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 (2)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 On any withdrawal as aforesaid \endash \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (a)\tab}}\pard \qj \li1430\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx-2200\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin1430\itap0\pararsid7948288 { \f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 where the withdrawal is made after the accused person is called upon to make his defence, the court shall acquit the accused;}{\f0\fs24\insrsid15544703 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx-2200\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7948288\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 (b)\tab}}\pard \qj \li1430\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx-2200\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\ilvl1\adjustright\rin0\lin1430\itap0\pararsid7948288 { \f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 where the withdrawal is made before the accused person is called upon to make his defence, the court shall subject to the provisions of section 210, in its discretion make one or other of the following orders:- \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li2200\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2200\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7948288 (i) }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 an order acquitting the accused; \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7948288 \par }\pard \qj \li2200\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin2200\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 an order discharging the accused. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 (3)}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 An order discharging the accused under paragraph (b) (ii) of subsection (2) shall not operate as a bar to subsequent proceedings against the accused person on account of the same facts}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid15544703\charrsid4591204 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3814495\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 24.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 Section 210 states as follows: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid2955797\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid2955797\charrsid4591204 If at the close of the evidence in support }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid13190516\charrsid4591204 of the charge it appears to the court that a case is not made out against the accused person sufficiently to require him to make a defence, the court shall dismiss the case and shall forthwith acquit the accused}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid13190516\charrsid4591204 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 25.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 The Learned Magistrate after considering the fact that the virtual complainant and her mother who are crucial witness to the Prosecution cannot be traced}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 State Counsel submits that the Prosecution is ready for the trial.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid5331095\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 26.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 Now I peruse the affidavit of D.C. 2090 Kai}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 u}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 m filed by the State.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 He submits that he is the investigating officer in this case (Nausori Criminal Case No. 504/07).}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 I refer to the last paragraph.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3028744\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li660\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin660\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid7948288 "}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid7948288 22.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 That as of today, we have information that she may be residing in Toorak, Suva but we have yet to ascertain the exact address in Toorak}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 "}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 . \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 27.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 The above situation clearly shows that the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4534604\charrsid4591204 State }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 is not ready with the }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4534604\charrsid4591204 Prosecution }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 witnesses. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3814495\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 28.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 Consider the following factors: \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7948288 (a) }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 The case was delayed in the Magistrate}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 '}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 s Court because of the Prosecution. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7948288 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7948288 (b) }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3814495\charrsid4591204 Submitting incorrect}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 facts to the High Court. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7948288 \par }\pard \qj \li770\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin770\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7948288 (c) }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 Even at this stage the Prosecution }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3814495\charrsid4591204 is }{ \f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 unable to find out the where about of the virtual complainant and her mother. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 I am reluctant to believe that the Prosecution will take sufficient interest in continuing with the trial. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3814495\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid3814495\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 29.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3814495\charrsid4591204 State Counsel who appeared in the High Court submits that the offence of Rape is a serious crime and the accused cannot just get away.}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3814495\charrsid4591204 I agree w ith learned State Counsel that the offence of Rape is a serious crime but the Prosecution has not taken }{\f0\fs24\insrsid4534604\charrsid4591204 reasonable}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3814495\charrsid4591204 interest in prosecuting the case against the accused.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3814495\charrsid4591204 If they have considered this as a serious offence as stated by State Counsel they could have taken more interest and brought their witnesses without dragging the case for a longer period. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 30.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 I am mindful of the gravity of the offence but in the same time the accused person}{\f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 '}{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 s interest also considered as stated by the Learned Magistrate.}{ \f0\fs24\insrsid4591204\charrsid4591204 }{\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 The accused needs justice as well. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 \par {\listtext\pard\plain\dbch\af0\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 31.\tab}}\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\jclisttab\tx720\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls4\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 After careful considering all available factors I refuse to grant an enlargement of time. \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid3625754\charrsid4591204 \par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid7948288 {\b\f0\fs24\insrsid9786948\charrsid7948288 S Thurai}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid10699086\charrsid7948288 ra}{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid9786948\charrsid7948288 ja \par Judge \par }\pard \qj \li0\ri0\widctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4591204 {\f0\fs24\insrsid7948288\charrsid4591204 \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid9786948\charrsid4591204 At Suva \par \par }{\b\f0\fs24\insrsid9786948\charrsid7948288 Solicitors \par }{\f0\fs24\insrsid10699086\charrsid4591204 Office of the Director of Public Prosecution for State}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9786948\charrsid4591204 \par Mr. S}{\f0\fs24\insrsid657247\charrsid4591204 .}{\f0\fs24\insrsid9786948\charrsid4591204 Kumar for the Respondent \par }}