2003 National Court of Papua New Guinea Decisions

January 2003

• Onga v General Manager, Engineering Management Pty Ltd [2003] PGNC 148; N2321 (10 January 2003)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections, Mond v Nape [2003] PGNC 149; N2318 (14 January 2003)
• Nuri v Du [2003] PGNC 150; N2315 (17 January 2003)
• Tian Chen Ltd v The Tower Ltd (No 2) [2003] PGNC 151; N2319 (20 January 2003)
• Bank of South Pacific Ltd v Public Curator [2003] PGNC 152; N2320 (20 January 2003)
• Kapi v Sheppard and Maladina [2003] PGNC 153; N2323 (20 January 2003)
• Kusa v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [2003] PGNC 138; N2328 (24 January 2003)
• Papo v Electoral Commissioner [2003] PGNC 139; N2350 (24 January 2003)

February 2003

• State v Sam [2003] PGNC 9; N2521 (3 February 2003)
• State v Hariki (No 2) [2003] PGNC 140; N2332 (3 February 2003)
• Lus v Kapris and Electoral Commissioner [2003] PGNC 154; N2326 (6 February 2003)
• Pogo v Zurenuoc [2003] PGNC 129; N2351 (13 February 2003)
• Campbell v North West GKM Pty Ltd [2003] PGNC 87; N2403 (14 February 2003)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections, Aihi v Avei [2003] PGNC 141; N2330 (17 February 2003)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections, Agiwa v Kaiulo [2003] PGNC 142; N2345 (18 February 2003)
• Bernik v Guali, Senior Provincial Magistrate [2003] PGNC 143; N2329 (21 February 2003)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections, Kapi v Electoral Commissioner of Papua New Guinea [2003] PGNC 155; N2327 (21 February 2003)
• State v Gabriel [2003] PGNC 50; N2447 (25 February 2003)
• State v Gabriel [2003] PGNC 115; N2378 (25 February 2003)
• Kelewaki v The State [2003] PGNC 130; N2356 (25 February 2003)
• State v Idon [2003] PGNC 24; N2474 (26 February 2003)
• State v Donumb [2003] PGNC 51; N2446 (27 February 2003)
• State v Irai [2003] PGNC 52; N2448 (27 February 2003)
• State v Donumb [2003] PGNC 116; N2377 (27 February 2003)
• Totori v Nenta, Police Commissioner [2003] PGNC 117; N2373 (28 February 2003)

March 2003

• Diau v Gubag [2003] PGNC 131; N2352 (5 March 2003)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on national and Local-Level Government Elections, Ijape v Kimisopa [2003] PGNC 144; N2344 (6 March 2003)
• Saweni v Pruaitch [2003] PGNC 101; N2387 (7 March 2003)
• Nomane v Anggo (No 1) [2003] PGNC 102; N2384 (7 March 2003)
• Diau v Gubag [2003] PGNC 132; N2354 (7 March 2003)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections, Beseoh v Bao [2003] PGNC 145; N2348 (10 March 2003)
• Koimanrea v Sumunda [2003] PGNC 76; N2421 (13 March 2003)
• State v Winston [2003] PGNC 146; N2347 (13 March 2003)
• Tomscoll v Electoral Commissioner of Papua New Guinea [2003] PGNC 147; N2349 (17 March 2003)
• State v Miti [2003] PGNC 53; N2449 (18 March 2003)
• State v Miti [2003] PGNC 118; N2379 (18 March 2003)
• State v Kiap [2003] PGNC 54; N2452 (19 March 2003)
• Michael v Tumbungu [2003] PGNC 133; N2353 (20 March 2003)
• Bonggere v Papua New Guinea Law Society [2003] PGNC 122; N2361 (21 March 2003)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections, Lak v Wingti [2003] PGNC 134; N2358 (25 March 2003)
• Sakarius v Tep and Cocoa, Coconut Extension Agency [2003] PGNC 135; N2355 (28 March 2003)

April 2003

• State v Ningigan [2003] PGNC 136; N2360 (7 April 2003)
• State v Fereka [2003] PGNC 137; N2359 (7 April 2003)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections, Karani v Silupa [2003] PGNC 103; N2385 (10 April 2003)
• State v Talian (No 1) [2003] PGNC 119; N2381 (15 April 2003)
• Manufacturers Council of Papua New Guinea Inc v Commisioner General, Internal Revenue Commission [2003] PGNC 55; N2441 (17 April 2003)
• State v Paul [2003] PGNC 70; N2434 (18 April 2003)
• State v Talian (No 2) [2003] PGNC 120; N2382 (23 April 2003)
• State v Yeskulu [2003] PGNC 88; N2410 (24 April 2003)
• State v Naopa [2003] PGNC 89; N2411 (24 April 2003)
• State v Magirak [2003] PGNC 123; N2368 (29 April 2003)
• State v Malihombu [2003] PGNC 124; N2365 (29 April 2003)

May 2003

• State v Ilomo [2003] PGNC 77; N2420 (1 May 2003)
• State v Saun [2003] PGNC 90; N2409 (2 May 2003)
• Kilepak v Kaivovo, Secretary Department of East New Britain [2003] PGNC 91; N2402 (2 May 2003)
• In the Matter of an Application by Nick Darku, In the Matter of the Cocoa Board of Papua New Guinea [2003] PGNC 104; N2401 (2 May 2003)
• State v Mana [2003] PGNC 125; N2367 (2 May 2003)
• State v Yovura [2003] PGNC 126; N2366 (2 May 2003)
• State v Moriloma (No 1) [2003] PGNC 105; N2394 (5 May 2003)
• State v Audada [2003] PGNC 56; N2454 (13 May 2003)
• Bank of Papua New Guinea v Marshall Cooke QC [2003] PGNC 127; N2369 (14 May 2003)
• Munarewe v Kowingere [2003] PGNC 106; N2389 (15 May 2003)
• State v Uriye [2003] PGNC 107; N2386 (21 May 2003)
• State v Haite [2003] PGNC 108; N2383 (22 May 2003)
• State v Osake [2003] PGNC 121; N2380 (22 May 2003)
• State v Moriloma (No 2) [2003] PGNC 109; N2395 (23 May 2003)
• State v Michael and Bano (No 2) [2003] PGNC 110; N2393 (23 May 2003)
• Hagoria v Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea [2003] PGNC 111; N2400 (26 May 2003)

June 2003

• Amaiu v Maki [2003] PGNC 128; N2364 (2 June 2003)
• State v Bairom (No 1) [2003] PGNC 92; N2413 (4 June 2003)
• State v Bix and Karo [2003] PGNC 93; N2415 (6 June 2003)
• State v Bairom (No 2) [2003] PGNC 94; N2414 (10 June 2003)
• Manum and Mano v Dage [2003] PGNC 71; N2435 (11 June 2003)
• State v Bais and Fimberi [2003] PGNC 95; N2416 (11 June 2003)
• State v Mangawi [2003] PGNC 78; N2419 (13 June 2003)
• State v Peso [2003] PGNC 96; N2412 (13 June 2003)
• Sarapel v Kulumbu [2003] PGNC 97; N2405 (16 June 2003)
• Smithers v Forest Management Resources Ltd [2003] PGNC 112; N2396 (17 June 2003)
• State v Warren (No 1) [2003] PGNC 98; N2417 (18 June 2003)
• State v Warren (No 2) [2003] PGNC 99; N2418 (20 June 2003)
• Poia v Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea [2003] PGNC 113; N2390 (20 June 2003)
• Pacific Alliance Strategic Insurance Ltd v Philemon, Minister for Finance & Treasury [2003] PGNC 57; N2442 (23 June 2003)
• Negiso Investments Ltd v PNGBC Ltd [2003] PGNC 72; N2439 (26 June 2003)

July 2003

• In the Matter of Enforcement of Human Rights Under S 57 & 58 of the Constitution, Karopo v Provincial Police Commander, New Ireland Province [2003] PGNC 37; N2472 (3 July 2003)
• Niugini Gold Jewellers Ltd v Smith [2003] PGNC 79; N2424 (3 July 2003)
• State v Vail [2003] PGNC 25; N2473 (4 July 2003)
• Tomausi v Telikom PNG Ltd [2003] PGNC 11; N2494 (7 July 2003)
• Micah v Wagun [2003] PGNC 114; N2397 (7 July 2003)
• State v Melpa [2003] PGNC 58; N2450 (8 July 2003)
• Sapu v Commissioner of Police [2003] PGNC 80; N2426 (9 July 2003)
• Jack v Jack [2003] PGNC 81; N2425 (9 July 2003)
• State v Daniel [2003] PGNC 26; N2476 (14 July 2003)
• Kipane v Anton and PNG Waterboard [2003] PGNC 82; N2429 (14 July 2003)
• Bomson v Hart [2003] PGNC 83; N2428 (14 July 2003)
• Emmanuel v Norman [2003] PGNC 84; N2427 (14 July 2003)
• Madang Provincial Government v Loman [2003] PGNC 1; N2737 (18 July 2003)
• Madang Provincial Government v Loman [2003] PGNC 38; N2470 (18 July 2003)
• Kumasi v Commissioner of Police [2003] PGNC 39; N2469 (21 July 2003)
• Lee & Song Timber (PNG) Co Ltd v Burua, Chairman East New Britain Provincial Forest Management Committee [2003] PGNC 100; N2404 (21 July 2003)
• State v Mau [2003] PGNC 73; N2430 (22 July 2003)
• State v Dioro [2003] PGNC 74; N2431 (25 July 2003)
• State v A'aron [2003] PGNC 75; N2432 (28 July 2003)
• Maron v PNG Waterboard [2003] PGNC 40; N2471 (30 July 2003)
• State v Baipu [2003] PGNC 59; N2451 (30 July 2003)
• State v Siwi [2003] PGNC 60; N2443 (30 July 2003)
• Nelson v Pruaitch, Minister for Forests [2003] PGNC 61; N2440 (31 July 2003)
• State v Wapuko [2003] PGNC 62; N2444 (31 July 2003)
• State v Sipris (No 1) [2003] PGNC 63; N2445 (31 July 2003)
• Sulu v The State [2003] PGNC 64; N2456 (31 July 2003)

August 2003

• State v Sipris (No 2) [2003] PGNC 65; N2453 (1 August 2003)
• Pitil v Clytus [2003] PGNC 85; N2422 (1 August 2003)
• State v Herman [2003] PGNC 27; N2475 (4 August 2003)
• Gesa v Kipit, City Manager [2003] PGNC 66; N2457 (6 August 2003)
• Papua New Guinea Forest Authority v Concord Pacific Ltd [2003] PGNC 86; N2423 (8 August 2003)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local Level Government Elections, Pato v Kaiulo, Electoral Commissioner of Papua New Guinea [2003] PGNC 67; N2455 (29 August 2003)

September 2003

• Moran Development Corporation Ltd v Akida Investments Ltd [2003] PGNC 68; N2458 (3 September 2003)
• Ace Guard Dog Security Services Ltd v Yama Security Services Ltd [2003] PGNC 69; N2459 (5 September 2003)
• Papua New Guinea Forest Authority v Concord Pacific Ltd (No 2) [2003] PGNC 41; N2465 (12 September 2003)
• State v Peraki [2003] PGNC 42; N2463 (18 September 2003)
• Embel v Kopaol [2003] PGNC 43; N2460 (18 September 2003)
• State v Langa (No 1) [2003] PGNC 44; N2461 (23 September 2003)
• Magini v Central Provincial Government [2003] PGNC 45; N2468 (26 September 2003)
• Orogen Minerals Ltd v Sode, Commissioner General of Inetrnal Revenue [2003] PGNC 46; N2467 (26 September 2003)
• Orogen Minerals Ltd v Sode, Commissioner General of Internal Revenue [2003] PGNC 47; N2464 (26 September 2003)
• State v Langa (No 2) [2003] PGNC 48; N2462 (26 September 2003)

October 2003

• State v Wafia (No 1) [2003] PGNC 3; N2579 (3 October 2003)
• State v Chris [2003] PGNC 4; N2575 (3 October 2003)
• Chevron Niugini Ltd v Sebere Kukuma incorporated Land Group [2003] PGNC 12; N2487 (3 October 2003)
• In the Matter of The Lawyers Act, Application by Roger Gill Maguire [2003] PGNC 49; N2466 (7 October 2003)
• Tou v Papua New Guinea Forest Authority (No 1) [2003] PGNC 28; N2484 (10 October 2003)
• Delphi Corporate Investigations Ltd v Kipit, City Administrator [2003] PGNC 29; N2480 (17 October 2003)
• Post & Telecommunication v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [2003] PGNC 30; N2479 (17 October 2003)
• Mel v Pakalia [2003] PGNC 31; N2477 (17 October 2003)
• Mekere v The State [2003] PGNC 13; N2493 (22 October 2003)
• State v Huliahwere [2003] PGNC 6; N2544 (23 October 2003)
• Kakaraya v Ombudsman Commission of Papua New Guinea [2003] PGNC 32; N2478 (24 October 2003)
• State v Sikar [2003] PGNC 7; N2545 (27 October 2003)
• Lae Rental Homes Ltd v Seravo [2003] PGNC 33; N2483 (27 October 2003)
• State v Mathew (No 2) [2003] PGNC 5; N2563 (29 October 2003)
• Mainland Holdings Ltd v Stobbs [2003] PGNC 10; N2522 (29 October 2003)
• Gopave v Kugame [2003] PGNC 34; N2482 (29 October 2003)
• Bal v Taiya [2003] PGNC 35; N2481 (29 October 2003)

November 2003

• Vele v The State [2003] PGNC 2; N2701 (8 November 2003)
• Nomane v Anggo (No 2) [2003] PGNC 14; N2496 (11 November 2003)
• Nomane v Anggo (No 3) [2003] PGNC 15; N2495 (14 November 2003)

December 2003

• Wena v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [2003] PGNC 8; N2529 (1 December 2003)
• National Provident Fund Board of Trustees v Maladina [2003] PGNC 16; N2486 (5 December 2003)
• Tou v Papua New Guinea Forest Authority (No 2) [2003] PGNC 17; N2489 (10 December 2003)
• Tou v Papua New Guinea Forest Authority (No 3) [2003] PGNC 18; N2490 (11 December 2003)
• State v Gini [2003] PGNC 36; N2485 (12 December 2003)
• Singut v Kinamun [2003] PGNC 19; N2499 (17 December 2003)
• Igiseng Investments Ltd v Starwest Constructions Ltd [2003] PGNC 20; N2498 (17 December 2003)
• Pyali v Kabilo [2003] PGNC 21; N2492 (17 December 2003)
• Misima Mines Ltd v Collector of Customs, Internal Revenue Commission [2003] PGNC 22; N2497 (18 December 2003)
• State v Puli [2003] PGNC 23; N2488 (22 December 2003)