State v Bolavagone [2008] FJHC 157; HAC021J.2006S (4 August 2008)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

Criminal Case No: HAC 021 of 2006

STATE

v.

NIKO BOLAVAGONE

Hearing: 9th July – 4th August 2008
Judgment: 4th August 2008

Counsel: Mr. A. Rayawa for State
Ms R. Senikuraciri for Accused

JUDGMENT

The Assessors have given their unanimous opinions that the Accused is not guilty of the murder of Ravin Prakash. I have directed myself in accordance with my summing up. The assessors are members of the community and their opinions are not perverse and are possible on the facts led in evidence.

I acquit the Accused accordingly.

Nazhat Shameem
JUDGE

At Suva
4th August 2008