State v Bijendra [2013] FJHC 175; HAC127.2011 (10 April 2013)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF FIJI
AT SUVA
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION

Criminal Case No: HAC127 of 2011

BETWEEN:

THE STATE

AND:

BIJENDRA

BEFORE : HON. MR. JUSTICE PAUL MADIGAN

Counsel : Mr. L. Fotofili for the State
Mr. T. Sharma for the accused

Dates of hearing : 8 and 9 April, 2013
Date of judgment : 10 April 2013

JUDGMENT

[1] Bijendra, you have been charged with the following offence:

Representative Count

Statement of Offence

RAPE: Contrary to Section 207[1] and [2][a] of the Crimes Decree No. 44 of 2009.

Particulars of Offence

BIJENDRA on the 28th day of November 2010 at Nasinu in the Central Division had carnal knowledge of PRIYEKNA CHAND, without her consent.

[2] To this count, you have been found guilty on the unanimous opinion of three assessors. In directing myself on my own summing up, I agree with the assessors and find you guilty of the offence and convict you accordingly. That is the judgment of the Court.

Paul K. Madigan
JUDGE