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Suva High Court to decide mistrial bid in Bainimarama-Sayed-Khaiyum case
Justice Usia Ratuvili is set to deliver a ruling on a mistrial bid in a high-profile Suva case. The decision hinges on prosecutorial conduct and trial procedures, with far-reaching implications for how the proceedings proceed next. As both sides made their case, Friday’s verdict looms as a pivotal moment to watch.
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Prosecutors seek mistrial in Fiji Health Tender trial after defence objections over emails delay proceedings
Prosecutors in a high-stakes Suva health tender case move for a mistrial, saying late defence objections have disrupted the trial and prejudiced the State. The dispute centers on emails that were disclosed months ago but challenged mid-trial. A ruling next week could pause proceedings or alter how the evidence is handled.
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Fiji High Court Tender Case Faces Mistrial Over Late Email Evidence Objections
Late objections to key emails during testimony spark a fresh clash in a high-profile tender case. The State’s bid for a mistrial heightens questions about how evidence was disclosed and challenged, leaving proceedings in a tense standoff.