State v Tawake [2005] FJHC 509; HAC0029.2004L (6 September 2005)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT LAUTOKA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL CASE NO. HAC0029 OF 2004L

STATE

v.

ALESI NALAVE TAWAKE
d/o Ranjit Kumar (1)
KELERA MARAMA (2)

Counsel: Mr. N. Nand for the State
Mr. H.A. Shah for the 1st Accused
Mr. M. Naivalu for the 2nd Accused

Dates of Hearing: 31 August 2005, 1 – 2 September 2005
Date of Sentence: 6 September 2005

SENTENCE

Both accused are sentenced to life imprisonment.

For Accused 1, I recommend that the Prison Authorities make arrangements to facilitate the breast-feeding of the child.

JOHN CONNORS
JUDGE

At Lautoka
6 September 2005