The High Court in Suva has mandated that Veronica Malani ensure her lawyer is available for the upcoming court session to establish a hearing date. During a recent appearance before Justice Usaia Ratuvili, Malani was without her lawyer, Sitiveni Raikanikoda, who was occupied with another case at the Nasinu Magistrate’s Court.
Defense lawyer Ronal Singh expressed frustration regarding Raikanikoda’s repeated absences, highlighting that the defense had already submitted a strike-out application along with other pertinent documents and was eager to set a hearing date. Singh also noted the absence of suggestions from Raikanikoda for potential hearing dates, despite his absence not being a new occurrence.
The Attorney-General’s office has been given a 14-day window to file their application aimed at striking out Malani’s hefty claim of $800,244 million. Meanwhile, lawyer Mohammed Saneem indicated that they were not prepared to proceed with the same application as it had not been appropriately set.
As a result, Justice Ratuvili has postponed the case until next Wednesday, when a hearing date will be determined. Malani’s lawsuit targets 11 individuals related to the investigation of the 1987 bombing case, and the situation reflects the complexities of legal proceedings in high-stakes cases.
This case highlights the intricacies of the legal system, emphasizing the importance of representation in court. The commitment of the court to ensure that proper legal procedures are followed serves to uphold the integrity of the judicial process. There is hope that with the next court session, clarity and resolution will be brought to this significant matter.
Summary: The High Court has ordered Veronica Malani to ensure her lawyer’s presence at the next session to set a hearing date for her lawsuit regarding the 1987 bombing case, valued at $800,244 million, highlighting procedural issues in the ongoing legal process.
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