High Court remands grandfather in alleged rape of four-year-old granddaughter

A 63-year-old man has been remanded in custody by the High Court after being charged with the rape of his four-year-old granddaughter. The accused appeared before Justice Daniel Goundar on January 16 following a prior bail release from the Suva Magistrate’s Court. During the proceedings, he stated his intention to seek assistance from the Legal Aid Commission for his defense. Justice Goundar ordered the man to remain in custody, concluding the hearing by scheduling the matter for mention again on February 27. This case highlights the serious nature of the charges and the legal process surrounding them.