1995 National Court of Papua New Guinea Decisions

January 1995

• Mel v Highlands Regional Secretariat Inc [1995] PGNC 1; N1289 (6 January 1995)
• Dei v Nomale and Pangia Constructions Pty Ltd [1995] PGNC 2; N1286 (6 January 1995)
• Kunjil v Monpi [1995] PGNC 90; N1282 (6 January 1995)
• Kunjil v Monpi [1995] PGNC 129; [1995] PNGLR 281 (6 January 1995)
• Ariako v Singoa, Manyir and Madang Provincial Government [1995] PGNC 3; N1293 (11 January 1995)
• Komonga v Gruman [1995] PGNC 91; N1283 (11 January 1995)
• Ariako, Member for Mikarep Constituency in the Madang Provincial Government v Singoa, Member for Naho Rawa Constituency in the Madang Provincial Government, Jerry Manyir, Acting Assembly Clerk and Madang Provincial Government [1995] PGNC 104; [1995] PNGLR 38 (11 January 1995)
• Komonga v Gruman [1995] PGNC 127; [1995] PNGLR 317 (11 January 1995)
• Ariako v Singoa [1995] PGNC 92; N1294 (13 January 1995)
• Nema v Paraka [1995] PGNC 4; N1290 (17 January 1995)

February 1995

• In Re Mark, In the Matter of Section 42(5) of the Constitution [1995] PGNC 58; N1308 (1 February 1995)
• Mark, Re [1995] PGNC 135; [1995] PNGLR 234 (1 February 1995)
• Kaupa v Registrar of Workers Compensation Tribunal [1995] PGNC 5; N1300 (7 February 1995)
• In the Matter of an Ex Parte Application of Poka Biki [1995] PGNC 93; N1299 (7 February 1995)
• In the Matter of the Ex-parte application of Poka Biki [1995] PGNC 117; [1995] PNGLR 336 (7 February 1995)
• Application of Moge Enga and Kuipi Group; In the Matter of a Decision of the Minister for Lands Concerning Section 30 Allotment 7 Mount Hagen [1995] PGNC 94; N1306 (8 February 1995)
• State v Moro; State v Bamire [1995] PGNC 6; N1328 (10 February 1995)
• Taka v Kipi [1995] PGNC 95; N1301 (17 February 1995)
• Taka v Kipi and The State [1995] PGNC 154; [1995] PNGLR 254 (17 February 1995)
• State v Kua [1995] PGNC 7; N1331 (21 February 1995)
• Sinamoi v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [1995] PGNC 8; N1298 (23 February 1995)

March 1995

• Fungke v Popuna [1995] PGNC 96; N1302 (8 March 1995)
• Tapale v Secretary, Department of Southern Highlands [1995] PGNC 97; N1303 (8 March 1995)
• Sos, an Infant by her Next Friend, Sos Pyawa v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1995] PGNC 98; N1305 (8 March 1995)
• Enga and Kuipi Group; In the matter of a Decision of the Minister for Lands concerning Section 30 Allotment 7 Mount Hagen [1995] PGNC 111; [1995] PNGLR 31 (8 March 1995)
• Fungke v Popuna [1995] PGNC 112; [1995] PNGLR 313 (8 March 1995)
• Moge, The State v [1995] PGNC 138; [1995] PNGLR 246 (8 March 1995)
• Sos, (an Infant by Her Next Friend, Sos Pyawa) v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1995] PGNC 152; [1995] PNGLR 249 (8 March 1995)
• Tapale v Secretary, Department of Southern Highlands and Southern Highlands Provincial Government [1995] PGNC 156; [1995] PNGLR 229 (8 March 1995)
• State v Yandalin [1995] PGNC 9; N1329 (13 March 1995)
• State v Moge [1995] PGNC 59; N1318 (13 March 1995)
• Lewis v Yaplin [1995] PGNC 10; N1304 (17 March 1995)
• Kimlee Equipment and Spare Pty Ltd v Santa (PNG) Pty Ltd [1995] PGNC 11; N1312 (17 March 1995)
• Pelis and Pelton Investments Pty Ltd v Tinsiew Tan and TST Holdings [1995] PGNC 12; N1307 (17 March 1995)
• State v Korak [1995] PGNC 13; N1330 (23 March 1995)
• State v Polu [1995] PGNC 60; N1310 (27 March 1995)
• Polu, The State v [1995] PGNC 147; [1995] PNGLR 239 (27 March 1995)
• State v Arua [1995] PGNC 14; N1315 (30 March 1995)

April 1995

• Dagu v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [1995] PGNC 15; N1316 (5 April 1995)
• Application of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea by Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea Superannuation Fund [1995] PGNC 61; N1317 (10 April 1995)
• Application of Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea by Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea Superannuation Fund [1995] PGNC 103; [1995] PNGLR 276 (10 April 1995)
• State v John (No 1) [1995] PGNC 62; N1326 (20 April 1995)
• John (No 1), The State v [1995] PGNC 120; [1995] PNGLR 446 (20 April 1995)
• Mipo v Minister for Provincial Affairs and Local Level Governments [1995] PGNC 63; N1325 (21 April 1995)
• Mipo, Acting for and on Behalf of Members of all Members of the Eastern Highlands Provincial Assembly v Minister for Provincial Affairs and Local [1995] PGNC 137; [1995] PNGLR 519 (21 April 1995)
• Taudevin v Theseira [1995] PGNC 64; N1379 (24 April 1995)
• Taudevin v Theseira and Theseira; Theseira and Theseira v Taudevin [1995] PGNC 158; [1995] PNGLR 56 (24 April 1995)

May 1995

• Kumul Builders Pty Ltd (In Liquidation) v MBF Assurance Pty Ltd [1995] PGNC 16; N1319 (2 May 1995)
• State v Yabuoh [1995] PGNC 17; N1719 (16 May 1995)
• Ambre v State [1995] PGNC 65; N1324 (17 May 1995)
• Ambre v The State [1995] PGNC 101; [1995] PNGLR 453 (17 May 1995)
• Pansat Communications Pty Ltd v Mai [1995] PGNC 66; N1320 (19 May 1995)
• Pansat Communications Pty Ltd v Mai [1995] PGNC 143; [1995] PNGLR 438 (19 May 1995)
• State v Taupin; State v Kandamain [1995] PGNC 18; N1323 (22 May 1995)
• Pansat Communications Pty Ltd v Momis [1995] PGNC 19; N1321 (25 May 1995)
• Koimo v State [1995] PGNC 67; N1322 (31 May 1995)
• Koimo v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [1995] PGNC 124; [1995] PNGLR 535 (31 May 1995)

June 1995

• Application by Robb [1995] PGNC 150; [1995] PNGLR 462; N1332 (2 June 1995)
• Kandapen v Romabe, Commissioner for Police [1995] PGNC 20; N1336 (14 June 1995)
• Surute v Porusa [1995] PGNC 68; N1339 (15 June 1995)
• Surute v Porusa [1995] PGNC 153; [1995] PNGLR 477 (15 June 1995)
• Baine v The State [1995] PGNC 21; N1335 (16 June 1995)
• Kutupa Services Pty Ltd v Highlands Kakaruk Products Pty Ltd [1995] PGNC 22; N1334 (16 June 1995)
• State v Wamna [1995] PGNC 23; N1342 (16 June 1995)
• Igo v Secretary, Department of Provincial Affairs and Local Government [1995] PGNC 116; [1995] PNGLR 285; N1353 (19 June 1995)
• Pangia Constructions Pty Ltd v Papua New Guinea Banking Corporation [1995] PGNC 69; N1338 (22 June 1995)
• State v John (No 2) [1995] PGNC 70; N1341 (22 June 1995)
• John (No 2), The State v [1995] PGNC 164; [1996] PNGLR 298 (22 June 1995)
• Pangia Constructions Pty Ltd v PNG Banking Corporation [1995] PGNC 165; [1996] PNGLR 1 (22 June 1995)
• State v Patrick [1995] PGNC 145; [1995] PNGLR 195; N1355 (23 June 1995)
• Kopil v Culligan [1995] PGNC 24; N1333 (28 June 1995)
• Paraia v Yansuan, as Police Station Commander (Porgera) [1995] PGNC 25; N1343 (29 June 1995)

July 1995

• Reid v Murray Hallam and Allcad Pty Ltd [1995] PGNC 26; N1337 (6 July 1995)
• State v Yala [1995] PGNC 71; N1347 (6 July 1995)
• Yala, Ralawe, Sumuli, The State v [1995] PGNC 162; [1995] PNGLR 431 (6 July 1995)
• Pato v Enga Provincial Government [1995] PGNC 72; N1340 (7 July 1995)
• Pato, trading as Pato Lawyers v Enga Provincial Government [1995] PGNC 144; [1995] PNGLR 469 (7 July 1995)
• Ivia v Motor Vehicle Insurance (PNG) Trust [1995] PGNC 73; N1357 (14 July 1995)
• Ivia v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1995] PGNC 118; [1995] PNGLR 183 (14 July 1995)
• Mininga v Culligan [1995] PGNC 99; N1348 (26 July 1995)
• Mininga v Culligan; The State; and Koroma [1995] PGNC 136; [1995] PNGLR 387 (26 July 1995)
• Ignote v Hualupmomi and State [1995] PGNC 123; [1996] PNGLR 308 (27 July 1995)

August 1995

• Konga v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1995] PGNC 27; N1349 (1 August 1995)
• Wanis v Sikiot [1995] PGNC 28; N1350 (1 August 1995)
• Laime, (an infant by her next friend, Willie Laime) v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1995] PGNC 130; [1995] PNGLR 224 (1 August 1995)
• Nilkare v Ombudsman Commission [1995] PGNC 29; N1344 (4 August 1995)
• Papua New Guinea Aviation Services Pty Ltd v Karri [1995] PGNC 74; N1372 (4 August 1995)
• PNG Aviation Services Pty Ltd v Karri, Aihi, Nali, Gideon and The State [1995] PGNC 146; [1995] PNGLR 103 (4 August 1995)
• State v Waim [1995] PGNC 161; [1995] PNGLR 187; N1356 (10 August 1995)
• Aure v Boko [1995] PGNC 75; N1346 (11 August 1995)
• Aure v Boko and The State [1995] PGNC 114; [1996] PNGLR 85 (11 August 1995)
• State v Muma [1995] PGNC 76; N1371 (24 August 1995)
• Muma, The State v [1995] PGNC 140; [1995] PNGLR 161 (24 August 1995)
• Enga Enterprises Pty Ltd v Porakali [1995] PGNC 30; N1359 (30 August 1995)
• Judicial Review Application by Andrew Posai [1995] PGNC 121; [1995] PNGLR 350; N1354 (30 August 1995)

September 1995

• State v Kaia [1995] PGNC 166; N1401 (6 September 1995)
• DSM Wholesales Pty Ltd v National Airline Commission trading as Air Niugini [1995] PGNC 77; N1362 (8 September 1995)
• Mark v Iki [1995] PGNC 78; N1364 (8 September 1995)
• DSM Wholesales Pty Ltd v National Airline Commission, trading as Air Niugini [1995] PGNC 109; [1995] PNGLR 81 (8 September 1995)
• Mark for and on behalf of the Council of the Mount Hagen Technical College v Iki [1995] PGNC 134; [1995] PNGLR 116 (8 September 1995)
• Peter v Mathew [1995] PGNC 31; N1365 (12 September 1995)
• Yawip v Commissioner of Police [1995] PGNC 79; N1370 (14 September 1995)
• Yawip v Commissioner of Police and The State [1995] PGNC 163; [1995] PNGLR 93 (14 September 1995)
• Lagan v The State [1995] PGNC 32; N1369 (15 September 1995)
• State v Pung (Yamai) [1995] PGNC 80; N1363 (15 September 1995)
• Pung (Yamai), The State v [1995] PGNC 149; [1995] PNGLR 173 (15 September 1995)
• Vema v Tokam, Commissioner of Police [1995] PGNC 81; N1361 (19 September 1995)
• Vema v Tokam, Commissioner of Police and The State [1995] PGNC 160; [1995] PNGLR 368 (19 September 1995)
• Balepa v Commissioner of Police [1995] PGNC 33; N1374 (22 September 1995)
• Duwa v Senge [1995] PGNC 82; N1360 (28 September 1995)
• Duwa v Senge [1995] PGNC 110; [1995] PNGLR 140 (28 September 1995)
• In the Matter of The Constitution S57; Honk Kiap v Chairman of Board of Governors Kerevat National High School, Minister for Education and The State [1995] PGNC 34; N1381 (29 September 1995)
• Mappa v Papua New Guinea Electricity Commission [1995] PGNC 83; N1366 (29 September 1995)
• Maip Pty Ltd v Ambra Coffee Estates Pty Ltd [1995] PGNC 84; N1368 (29 September 1995)
• Maip Pty Ltd v Ambra Coffee Estates Pty Ltd [1995] PGNC 132; [1995] PNGLR 25 (29 September 1995)

October 1995

• Komaip Trading v Waugulo [1995] PGNC 85; N1367 (4 October 1995)
• Komaip Trading v Waugulo and The State [1995] PGNC 126; [1995] PNGLR 165 (4 October 1995)
• Mappa v PNG Electricity Commission ELCOM [1995] PGNC 133; [1995] PNGLR 170 (4 October 1995)
• Poiye, trading as Bonge Kama Trading Co Pty Ltd v Fu Pty Ltd [1995] PGNC 35; N1407 (5 October 1995)
• Riri and Riri v NusaI [1995] PGNC 36; N1375 (9 October 1995)
• State v William [1995] PGNC 37; N1380 (18 October 1995)
• BPT (PNG) Pty Ltd v Torobon [1995] PGNC 38; N1383 (26 October 1995)
• Roika v Wama [1995] PGNC 39; N1373 (27 October 1995)
• Kuwahara v Pawut [1995] PGNC 40; N1382 (27 October 1995)
• Stenhurst Pty Ltd v Golding International Pty Ltd [1995] PGNC 41; N1377 (30 October 1995)
• Baiwan v University of Papua New Guinea [1995] PGNC 86; N1376 (30 October 1995)
• Baiwan v University of Papua New Guinea [1995] PGNC 105; [1995] PNGLR 18 (30 October 1995)

November 1995

• Gabe v Clunn [1995] PGNC 87; N1378 (2 November 1995)
• Gabe v Clunn and Pacific Gold Studios Pty Ltd [1995] PGNC 113; [1995] PNGLR 153 (2 November 1995)
• State v Mil [1995] PGNC 42; N1388 (16 November 1995)
• Karo v Ombudsman Commission of PNG [1995] PGNC 43; N1393 (24 November 1995)
• Yamboli v Sagu [1995] PGNC 44; N1406 (24 November 1995)

December 1995

• Kwang Sheng-Liu v Pawut [1995] PGNC 45; N1391 (1 December 1995)
• Yalao v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1995] PGNC 46; N1386 (8 December 1995)
• KK Kingston Pty Ltd v Kennedy [1995] PGNC 47; N1389 (8 December 1995)
• Matu Mining Pty Ltd v Moaina [1995] PGNC 48; N1395 (8 December 1995)
• Pansat Communications Pty Ltd v Momis [1995] PGNC 49; N1396 (8 December 1995)
• Balakau v Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea [1995] PGNC 88; N1397 (8 December 1995)
• Jay Mingo Pty Ltd v Steamships Trading Pty Ltd trading as Steamships Property Division [1995] PGNC 89; N1390 (8 December 1995)
• Balakau v Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea and The Public Prosecutor [1995] PGNC 106; [1995] PNGLR 70 (8 December 1995)
• Jay Mingo Pty Ltd v Steamships Trading Pty Ltd, trading as Steamships Property Division [1995] PGNC 119; [1995] PNGLR 129 (8 December 1995)
• Milpa v Gena [1995] PGNC 50; N1405 (12 December 1995)
• Papua New Guinea Harbours Board v Hargy Oil Palms Pty Ltd [1995] PGNC 51; N1384 (12 December 1995)
• YBU Koya Pty Ltd v Aoae [1995] PGNC 52; N1387 (14 December 1995)
• Abai and 765 Others v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [1995] PGNC 53; N1402 (20 December 1995)
• Dup v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1995] PGNC 54; N1403 (21 December 1995)
• Lathan v Peni [1995] PGNC 55; N1463 (22 December 1995)
• Latham v Peni [1995] PGNC 131; [1997] PNGLR 435 (22 December 1995)
• Lili v Gabut, Secretary for Department of Fisheries & Marine Resources [1995] PGNC 56; N1394 (28 December 1995)
• Gulu v PNG Defence Force Savings & Loan Society Ltd [1995] PGNC 57; N1399 (28 December 1995)