An unemployed man facing accusations of raping his wife has decided to withdraw his third request for bail. The 35-year-old, who is married and has two children, appeared before Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu on charges of rape and assault.

The allegations involve the man allegedly assaulting his 43-year-old wife in the presence of their children at their home on July 15 of the previous year. A trial originally scheduled for January 27 to 31 next year has been postponed due to a conflicting month-long trial in Labasa that Justice Bulamainaivalu is presiding over.

During the proceedings, State lawyer Zenith Zunaid informed the court of minor issues regarding admitted facts that require modification. In light of these matters, Justice Bulamainaivalu instructed both sides to consult before the next court appearance. Meanwhile, the accused’s lawyer, representing him through Legal Aid, stated that the accused wished to withdraw his current bail application. As of now, he remains in custody, with the case adjourned until December 12.

This situation underscores the complexities often involved in legal cases, particularly those concerning sensitive allegations. The withdrawal of the bail application may indicate the accused’s desire to address the ongoing legal proceedings more directly, without the complications of pre-trial release.

Summary: A 35-year-old man charged with raping his wife has withdrawn his third bail application and is currently in custody. The trial has been rescheduled to a later date due to the judge’s prior commitments. Both parties have been instructed to address minor factual issues before the next court date.