Justice Chamath Morais

Court Sets Father, Son, Friends Free
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Court Sets Father, Son, Friends Free

This comes after the High Court in Lautoka dismissed the case of a 45-year-old Nadi man, his juvenile son and his tw...

18 Plead Guilty To Sedition
Crime & Court

18 Plead Guilty To Sedition

The 18 individuals had pleaded guilty to the charges of one count of sedition and one count of inciting political vi...

Man Accused Of Rape Acquitted
Crime & Court

Man Accused Of Rape Acquitted

Justice Chamath Morais said there were many contradictions in the complainant’s evidence and there was no denial t...

Bail For Drug Accused
Crime & Court

Bail For Drug Accused

Justice Chamath Morais presided over the matter and Adrienne Ali represented the accused.

Lawyer Of Drug Accused To File Complaint To Human Rights Commission
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Lawyer Of Drug Accused To File Complaint To Human Rights Commission

Meanwhile, lawyer Jasveer Singh, who is representing Shaneil Suresh Autar, requested that his client be taken for me...

Case Discharged For Two University Students Who Faced Drug Charges
Crime & Court

Case Discharged For Two University Students Who Faced Drug Charges

However, two others, Marc Winston Tjin Konnoen and Shaneil Suresh Autar are still to front court as they are equally...

Assessors’ Opinion: Soldier Guilty Of Attempted Murder
Crime & Court

Assessors’ Opinion: Soldier Guilty Of Attempted Murder

The accused is alleged to have attempted to drown his 35-year-old partner while swimming in the Colo-i-Suva pool aft...

Padyachi Trial: Witness Says, Complainant Told Him Her Life Was In Danger
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Padyachi Trial: Witness Says, Complainant Told Him Her Life Was In Danger

Constable Sivo told the court that when he got hold of the female, her clothes were torn, she had scratch marks on h...

Complainant Tells How Padyachi Allegedly Tried To Drown Her In Pool, Padyachi Remanded
Crime & Court

Complainant Tells How Padyachi Allegedly Tried To Drown Her In Pool, Padyachi Remanded

Justice Morais said mere suspicion was enough for him to cancel Padyachi’s bail as it was a violation of bail cond...

Military Man Denies Trying To Drown Partner, Trial Starts
Crime & Court

Military Man Denies Trying To Drown Partner, Trial Starts

The complainant said she was deeply in love with him and gave him a loan because he had told her that he was in need...

Assessors Opinion Finds Nausori Man Not Guilty Of Murder But Find Him Guilty Of Assault
Crime & Court

Assessors Opinion Finds Nausori Man Not Guilty Of Murder But Find Him Guilty Of Assault

The matter was called for summing up before Judge Justice Chamath Morais at the High Court in Suva on Wednesday.

Pre-Trial Conference For Nasilasila Rape Case Set For Friday In Lautoka
Crime & Court

Pre-Trial Conference For Nasilasila Rape Case Set For Friday In Lautoka

Nasilasila is alleged to have raped a 24-year-old woman at Sigatoka, on December 22, 2018.

‘Habitual Offender’ Gets 10 Years For Burglary And Theft
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‘Habitual Offender’ Gets 10 Years For Burglary And Theft

Justice Morais said the criminal act was pre-planned and none of the items stolen were recovered.

Former PWD Staff Found Guilty Of Abuse Of Office
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Former PWD Staff Found Guilty Of Abuse Of Office

They are currently serving eight and 10 years in jail for similar corruption-related offences when they were at PWD.

50 Year Old Man Gets 20 Months For Indecent Assault
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50 Year Old Man Gets 20 Months For Indecent Assault

Justice Morais said the accused had served six months in remand and ordered that he serve the remaining 14 months be...

Man Jailed 10 Years For Raping De Facto Partner
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Man Jailed 10 Years For Raping De Facto Partner

The court heard that the man was in a de facto relationship with the complainant for 11 years and had four children ...

Man Who Allegedly Stabbed Partner Granted Bail
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Man Who Allegedly Stabbed Partner Granted Bail

He is charged with one count each of attempted murder and assault causing actual bodily harm.

Drug Charge Villager Has Bail Extended
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Drug Charge Villager Has Bail Extended

Ratu Tevita Lalakonakoro appeared before Justice Chamath Morais yesterday charged with one count of unlawful cultiva...

Football Player Remanded, Pleaded Guilty To Act With Intent To Cause Grievous Harm
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Football Player Remanded, Pleaded Guilty To Act With Intent To Cause Grievous Harm

The court heard that the complainant in the matter is his wife and the offence took place after a drinking session w...

Man Admits Grievous Harm Charge
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Man Admits Grievous Harm Charge

On November 7, 2018, Saulekaleka in Nasinu with intent to cause grievous harm, unlawfully attempted to strike the co...

Man Charged With Multiple Sexual Offences
NEWS

Man Charged With Multiple Sexual Offences

The matter was adjourned for bail hearing on March 19, accused further remanded.

Man Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Jail For Raping Ex-Wife
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Man Sentenced To More Than 10 Years In Jail For Raping Ex-Wife

It is alleged that when the incident happened they were legally married.

Man Found Guilty Of Raping Wife
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Man Found Guilty Of Raping Wife

The man assaulted the victim, threatened her with an axe and raped her twice on the same day while their seven-year-...

Mend Your Ways, Judge Tells 18-Year-Old
NATION

Mend Your Ways, Judge Tells 18-Year-Old

  The High Court in Suva has told an 18-year-old man to amend his ways and be a law abiding citizen. This is af...

Court Remands Man, Awaits Voir Dire Grounds
NATION

Court Remands Man, Awaits Voir Dire Grounds

A man charged with aggravated robbery has been further remanded by the High Court in Suva. Filipe Delana appeared be...

Bail For MEN Who Allegedly Stole Marijuana From Police Post
NATION

Bail For MEN Who Allegedly Stole Marijuana From Police Post

Three men who were charged with one count of aggravtaed robbery and theft, were granted bail by the High Court in Su...

Step father remanded on rape charge
NATION

Step father remanded on rape charge

A 48-year-old stepfather, who was charged for rape, was further remanded in custody by the High Court in Suva yester...

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