State v Seniloli (2) [2004] FJHC 39; HAC0028.2003 (6 July 2004)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL CASE NO: HAC0028 OF 2003S

STATE

v.

RATU JOPE SENILOLI
RATU RAKUITA VAKALALABURE
RATU VILIAME VOLAVOLA
ISIRELI LEWENIQILA
PECELI RINAKAMA
VILIAME SAVU

Ruling: 6th July 2004

Counsel: Mr. M. Tedeschi, Mr. G. Allan, Ms A. Prasad for State;
Mr. M. Raza for 1st Accused;
Mr. A.K. Singh for 2nd Accused;
Mr. S. Naqase for 3rd and 6th Accused;
Mr. D. Sharma for 4th Accused;
Mr. A. Seru for 5th Accused.

RULING

The evidence that which the Prosecution wish to lead on the manner in which the witness approached his possible return to Parliament, is highly relevant to the issues in this case and there is no dispute about it. However, the prosecution must first of all lead the evidence of the basis on which the events occurred before his return to Parliament. When he reaches the stage where it becomes a logical question to ask as to whether or not a gun was pointed him, he may ask that question directly. It does not suggest the answer.

Nazhat Shameem
JUDGE

At Suva
6th July 2004