Nikhil Aiyush Kumar 
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28-year-old Samuela Tawase, accused of sacrilege at the Samabula Shiv Temple, told the court today he is ready for trial.
Tawase appeared before Resident Magistrate Yogesh Prasad at the Suva Magistrate Court this morning.
He is charged with sacrilege and throwing objects following an incident that allegedly occurred in July last year.
State Prosecution intends to hold a special verdict hearing to challenge the fault element of the offense, citing overwhelming physical evidence against the accused.
Two St Giles doctors will be called as witnesses during the trial, which is set for next Tuesday to Friday.
Legal Aid defense counsel will review the state’s proposition, and the matter will be recalled this Friday for pre-trial proceedings.
