2026 Supreme Court of Vanuatu Decisions

January 2026

• Faelet v Numake [2026] VUSC 56; Land Appeal Case 3025 of 2019 (26 January 2026)
• Tula v Godwin [2026] VUSC 2; Civil Case 2057 of 2021 (28 January 2026)
• Molvatol v Sangary [2026] VUSC 1; Civil Case 883 of 2022 (30 January 2026)
• Iasitu v Manuing [2026] VUSC 3; Civil Case 889 of 2023 (30 January 2026)

February 2026

• Niatngel v Hiwa [2026] VUSC 4; Civil Case 3273 of 2021 (10 February 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Manuake [2026] VUSC 5; Criminal Case 3451 of 2024 (11 February 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Nalawas [2026] VUSC 6; Criminal Case 1302 of 2025 (12 February 2026)
• Tahi v Leo [2026] VUSC 8; Civil Case 839 of 2024 (17 February 2026)
• Presbyterian Church of New Hebrides Association v Ropo [2026] VUSC 9; Enforcement Case 2836 of 2024 (17 February 2026)
• Naliupis v Buletare [2026] VUSC 19; Civil Case 2461 of 2018 (17 February 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Silas [2026] VUSC 13; Criminal Case 3038 of 2025 (18 February 2026)
• Iati v Republic of Vanuatu [2026] VUSC 24; Constitutional Case 127 of 2026 (18 February 2026)
• Numlesu v Iasu [2026] VUSC 7; Civil Case 2658 of 2024 (19 February 2026)
• Malcekan v Chen Jinqiu [2026] VUSC 25; Civil Cases 3765 of 2025 (20 February 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Tatar [2026] VUSC 38; Criminal Case 3658 of 2025 (20 February 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Taseru [2026] VUSC 10; Criminal Case 138 of 2025 (23 February 2026)
• Noel v Tusai [2026] VUSC 14; Civil Appeal Case 1115 of 2025 (23 February 2026)
• Pakshirajan v Republic of Vanuatu [2026] VUSC 26; Constitutional Case 3737 of 2025 (23 February 2026)
• National Bank of Vanuatu Ltd v Faerua [2026] VUSC 11; Civil Case 3057 of 2025 (24 February 2026)
• Boar v Ken [2026] VUSC 15; Civil Case 1827 of 2021 (24 February 2026)
• Jonathan v Republic of Vanuatu [2026] VUSC 27; Judicial Review 3970 of 2025 (24 February 2026)
• Isleno Leasing Company Ltd v The Republic of Vanuatu [2026] VUSC 16; Civil Case 2582 of 2024 (27 February 2026)
• Vanuapuru v Republic of Vanuatu [2026] VUSC 17; Judicial Review 3785 of 2024 (27 February 2026)
• The Proprietors - Strata Plan No. 0001 v The Republic of Vanuatu [2026] VUSC 28; Constitutional Case 247 of 2026 (27 February 2026)
• Kalfabun v Republic of Vanuatu [2026] VUSC 29; Judicial Review 3971 of 2025 (27 February 2026)

March 2026

• Afkhami v Dariush-Far [2026] VUSC 18; Civil Case 1501 of 2024 (2 March 2026)
• Totowa v Minister of Lands [2026] VUSC 20; Judicial Review 1116 of 2025 (3 March 2026)
• Kohia v National Customary Lands Coordinator [2026] VUSC 21; Judicial Review 2201 of 2025 (4 March 2026)
• Bogiri v Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and External Trade [2026] VUSC 39; Judicial Review 3286 of 2025 (4 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Kai [2026] VUSC 22; Criminal Case 1316 of 2025 (6 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Junior [2026] VUSC 37; Criminal Case 405 of 2025 (9 March 2026)
• Kouback v Republic of Vanuatu [2026] VUSC 43; Civil Case 829 of 2021 (9 March 2026)
• Claymore Ltd v Kalsrap [2026] VUSC 44; Civil Case 3101 of 2024 (11 March 2026)
• Silver Holdings Ltd v Boar [2026] VUSC 40; Enforcement Case 853 of 2025 (12 March 2026)
• Wakeret v Natonga [2026] VUSC 30; Civil Case 40 of 2026 (13 March 2026)
• Nafia v Customary Land Management Office [2026] VUSC 31; Civil Case 160 of 2026 (13 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Lava [2026] VUSC 32; Criminal Case 3454 of 2023 (13 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Mackenzie [2026] VUSC 33; Criminal Case 3590 of 2025 (13 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Iarai [2026] VUSC 34; Criminal Case 3621 of 2025 (13 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Katenga [2026] VUSC 35; Criminal Case 3623 of 2025 (13 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Bakeo [2026] VUSC 36; Criminal Case 3677 of 2025 (13 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v William [2026] VUSC 23; Criminal Case 3614 of 2025 (16 March 2026)
• Tovor v Republic of Vanuatu [2026] VUSC 45; Civil Case 2032 of 2024 (16 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Vira [2026] VUSC 46; Criminal Case 267 of 2026 (16 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Massing [2026] VUSC 47; Criminal Case 455 of 2026 (16 March 2026)
• Lenga v Sar [2026] VUSC 48; Civil Case 2600 of 2025 (17 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Restuetune [2026] VUSC 49; Criminal Case 3376 of 2023 (17 March 2026)
• Toto v Toto [2026] VUSC 50; Civil Case 1184 of 2024 (18 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Ngere [2026] VUSC 51; Criminal Case 272 of 2026 (19 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Allen [2026] VUSC 52; Criminal Case 285 of 2026 (19 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Aimbel [2026] VUSC 53; Criminal Case 390 of 2026 (19 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Wirekaop [2026] VUSC 54; Criminal Case 485 of 2026 (19 March 2026)
• Csiba v Samuel [2026] VUSC 41; Civil Case 3228 of 2025 (20 March 2026)
• Bakokoto v Kaltongga [2026] VUSC 42; Civil Case 453 of 2026 (24 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Viratiro [2026] VUSC 57; Criminal Case 2314 of 2025 (24 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Zhiqiong Huang [2026] VUSC 74; Criminal Case 2460 of 2025 (24 March 2026)
• Molrang v Suru Area Council (Central Pentecost) [2026] VUSC 58; Judicial Review 3456 of 2025 (25 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Nanua [2026] VUSC 55; Criminal Case 3745 of 2026 (27 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Ham [2026] VUSC 59; Criminal Case 18 of 2026 (27 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Jacob [2026] VUSC 60; Criminal Case 3755 of 2025 (27 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Laumen [2026] VUSC 61; Criminal Case 3756 of 2025 (27 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Hinge [2026] VUSC 62; Criminal Case 3869 of 2025 (27 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Bice [2026] VUSC 63; Criminal Case 3876 of 2025 (27 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Pakoa [2026] VUSC 64; Criminal Case 3911 of 2025 (27 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Taruan [2026] VUSC 65; Criminal Case 3912 of 2025 (27 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Sakias [2026] VUSC 66; Criminal Case 3822 of 2024 (31 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Kaltonga - Reasons for declining no case to answer application [2026] VUSC 68; Criminal Case 926 of 2025 (31 March 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Kaltonga - Verdict [2026] VUSC 69; Criminal Case 926 of 2025 (31 March 2026)

April 2026

• Public Prosecutor v Johnas [2026] VUSC 67; Criminal Case 458 of 2024 (1 April 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Sanson [2026] VUSC 70; Criminal Case 2102 of 2025 (1 April 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Mariawa [2026] VUSC 71; Criminal Case 2149 of 2024 (1 April 2026)
• Public Prosecutor v Kalmet [2026] VUSC 72; Criminal Case 2058 of 2025 (2 April 2026)
• Arnhabat v Sanhabat [2026] VUSC 73; Land Appeal Case 1285 of 2022 (7 April 2026)