legal proceedings
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Manoa Kamikamica in Australia for spinal surgery as Fiji court adjourns FICAC perjury case to May 12 amid High Court stay bid
Former deputy prime minister Manoa Kamikamica is undergoing spinal surgery in Australia, delaying a high-profile corruption case. With a High Court stay decision awaited, the next steps remain unclear.
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Fiji temple vandalism suspect declared fit to stand trial after psychiatric treatment, court told
Fresh clinical details from a psychiatrist describe active mental illness and delusions that shaped the defendant’s actions, shedding light on why his fitness to plead changed over time. The testimony underscores tensions between mental health and the legal process in Fiji’s courts.
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Suva High Court hears allegations of COI bias and overreach in Malimali appointment case
New court transcripts reveal controversial remarks by a COI judge, including a Suva lawyer described as “one of those weird-faced creatures.” The hearing raises questions about bias, due process, and whether the inquiry stayed within its mandate.
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Fiji JSC Delays FICAC Appointment Recommendation Pending Court of Appeal and Justice Bull Rulings
The Judicial Services Commission is bracing for multiple court outcomes in the FICAC leadership saga and will defer final recommendations until the judiciary rules. Contingency plans are being mapped as judges weigh in on key challenges, keeping the commission’s next moves tied to the courts’ timetable.