State v Prasad [2010] FJHC 204; HAC073.2006S (10 June 2010)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

CRIMINAL CASE NO. HAC 073 OF 2006S

STATE

vs

ROGER RAJ PRASAD

Counsels : Mr. J. Daurewa for the State
Mr. A. Singh for the Accused

Hearing : 31st May, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 7th June 2010
Summing Up : 10th June, 2010
Judgment : 10th June 2010

JUDGMENT

1. Following a trial lasting 6 days, the three assessors have returned with an unanimous verdict of not guilty on the charge of "false pretences", contrary to sections 308 and 309(b)(i) of the Penal Code, Chapter 17.

2. I have reviewed the evidence called in the trial, and I have directed myself in accordance with the summing up, I gave the assessors today. I find that the verdict of the assessors was not perverse. It was open to them to reach such conclusion on the evidence. I accept their verdict.

3. I find the accused not guilty as charged. I acquit him accordingly.

Salesi Temo
ACTING JUDGE

AT Suva
10th June 2010