The Magistrates’ Court has allowed FICAC to amend the charges against former Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad.

Prominent Suva Lawyer Devanesh Sharma has told the High Court there is no case for former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum to answer.

Former Health Minister Dr. Neil Sharma’s lawyer has asked the court to dismiss all four charges against his client, arguing the State has failed to present enough admissible evidence to establish a case.

Saimoni Rokotunidau remains at large, with the State telling the court this morning that police have been unable to locate him despite a bench warrant already being in place.

The man accused of desecrating a Samabula temple in Suva could soon be released into the community after being assessed as mentally fit.

The man who allegedly abducted and assaulted the son of a military officer in May this year has been told to file a notice of alibi by the Magistrates Court this morning.

An 18-year-old man has been remanded in custody over an alleged aggravated robbery at a shop in Nawaka, Nadi, earlier this month.

The lawyer representing Mohammed Fareed has asked the court to impose a suspended sentence following his conviction on two counts of indecent assault.

The Suva Magistrates Court has given time to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to review the bail variation application made by Zoey Maharaj.

Immunity granted to people linked to Fiji’s biggest cocaine seizure can be revoked, with offenders facing fresh charges if they break strict conditions.

After calling 27 witnesses and tendering 15 exhibits, the State has argued that the death of Nadi-based doctor Dr. Isireli Biumaitotoya was a “gruesome murder” and not an act of self-defence.

A man accused of murdering his pregnant partner last year has told the High Court that he previously sought a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against her following an alleged assault.