defamation
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Fiji High Court Sets Four-Day Defamation Trial in Suva for Prasad-Chaudhry Facebook Posts Dispute
Fiji’s High Court prepares for a four-day defamation hearing between former finance minister Biman Prasad and veteran politician Mahendra Chaudhry, sparked by disputed social-media posts. The case opens on November 23, testing how online statements impact reputations at the highest levels.
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Fiji High Court weighs natural-justice challenge to inquiry findings about Clarke and Vaurasi
Natural justice hangs in the balance as a High Court challenge questions whether a Commission of Inquiry overstepped its remit and defamed two senior Fiji lawyers. The case argues they were denied a fair chance to respond, spotlighting due process in inquisitorial probes. The ruling could redefine how such investigations balance accountability with reputational protections.
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Ministry of iTaukei Affairs Denies Navakamocea Allegations, Launches Defamation Action and PSC Probe
Public allegations have sparked a high-stakes clash as a government ministry rejects the claims and signals legal action. A concurrent disciplinary review looms, raising questions about accountability, reforms, and the role of civil service integrity.
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Fiji’s iTaukei Affairs Ministry to file defamation suit over claims by permanent secretary against minister
Inside a government ministry, a dispute with a senior official has escalated into a potential legal showdown over allegedly defamatory claims against a minister. The move also warns that anyone who shares or republishes the claims could face action, with disciplinary steps already underway. The developments signal a firm push to protect institutional integrity amid…