Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption v Kumar [2010] FJHC 58; HAC001.2009 (25 February 2010)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

Criminal Case No: HAC 001 of 2009

FIJI INDEPENDENT COMMISSION AGAINST CORRUPTION

V

JASWANT KUMAR

Counsel: Ms L. Lagilevu & Ms E. Leweni for the FICAC
Mr. R. Chaudhary for the Accused

Hearing: 1st February – 16th February 2010
Judgment: 25th February 2010

JUDGMENT

The assessors have given unanimous opinions that the accused is guilty of abuse of office as charged in count 1. The assessors are also unanimous that the accused abused the authority of his office for gain. Their opinions are available on the evidence. I direct myself in accordance with my summing up and find the accused guilty of abuse of office as charged in count 1. I am satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the accused abused the authority of his office for gain. He is convicted of felony under section 111 of the Penal Code.

Daniel Goundar
JUDGE

At Suva
25th February 2010

Solicitors:
Office of the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption for Prosecution
Messrs. Gordon & Chaudhry for Accused