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1997 National Court of Papua New Guinea Decisions

January 1997

• State v Rau [1997] PGNC 1; N1509 (17 January 1997)
• Tandawi v Kore and Gaa [1997] PGNC 2; N1510 (18 January 1997)
• Waniholo v Tokam, Commissioner of Police [1997] PGNC 3; N1563 (27 January 1997)

February 1997

• Aro Investments Pty Ltd v Fly River Provincial Government [1997] PGNC 4; N1519 (6 February 1997)
• Application of Tiffany Twivey and In the matter of the Lawyers Act 1986 and In the matter of the Lawyers Admission Rules 1990 [1997] PGNC 5; N1500 (6 February 1997)
• Nanan v Maru and Police Commissioner [1997] PGNC 6; N1507 (10 February 1997)
• In the Matter of an Application under Section 57 of the Constitution; Application by Individual and Community Rights Advocacy Forum Inc (ICRAF); In re Miriam Willingal [1997] PGNC 7; N1506 (10 February 1997)
• Pik for and on behalf of the Western Highlands Provincial Assembly v Namaliu, Speaker of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea [1997] PGNC 8; N1649 (10 February 1997)
• Application by ICRAF Re Willingal [1997] PGNC 174; [1997] PNGLR 119 (10 February 1997)
• Pik v Namaliu [1997] PGNC 200; [1997] PNGLR 90 (10 February 1997)
• State v Kombea [1997] PGNC 9; N1518 (11 February 1997)
• State v Kombea [1997] PGNC 209; [1997] PNGLR 494 (11 February 1997)
• State v Kevandi [1997] PGNC 10; N1531 (12 February 1997)
• State v Doledole [1997] PGNC 11; N1529 (13 February 1997)
• State v Doledole [1997] PGNC 206; [1997] PNGLR 579 (13 February 1997)
• State v Ambrose [1997] PGNC 12; N1505 (14 February 1997)
• State v Kumis [1997] PGNC 13; N1517 (14 February 1997)
• State v Ambrose [1997] PGNC 205; [1997] PNGLR 682 (14 February 1997)
• State v Gorea [1997] PGNC 14; N1504 (19 February 1997)
• State v Doledole [1997] PGNC 15; N1513 (20 February 1997)
• State v Wanjil [1997] PGNC 16; N1516 (24 February 1997)
• State v Wanjil [1997] PGNC 213; [1997] PNGLR 64 (24 February 1997)
• Pinoko and Yapanawe for and on behalf of Manki Clan v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [1997] PGNC 17; N1520 (26 February 1997)
• State v Helai [1997] PGNC 18; N1533 (26 February 1997)
• State v Bora [1997] PGNC 19; N1515 (27 February 1997)

March 1997

• In the Matter of The Leadership Tribunal; Bonga v Sheehan [1997] PGNC 20; N1512 (4 March 1997)
• Bonga v Sheehan [1997] PGNC 176; [1997] PNGLR 452 (4 March 1997)
• State v Bill Baru [1997] PGNC 21; N1546 (6 March 1997)
• State v Kua [1997] PGNC 22; N1524 (11 March 1997)
• State v Tree [1997] PGNC 23; N1525 (12 March 1997)
• State v Barns [1997] PGNC 24; N1526 (13 March 1997)
• Waiye v Duako and Trans Niugini Tours [1997] PGNC 25; N1541 (14 March 1997)
• State v Imbuni [1997] PGNC 26; N1558 (14 March 1997)
• State v Imbuni [1997] PGNC 207; [1997] PNGLR 400 (14 March 1997)
• Waiye v Duako [1997] PGNC 219; [1997] PNGLR 384 (14 March 1997)
• State v Tova [1997] PGNC 27; N1522 (17 March 1997)
• National Airlines Commission trading as Air Niugini v Lau [1997] PGNC 28; N1538 (20 March 1997)
• State v Madiroto [1997] PGNC 29; N1554 (20 March 1997)
• Young v Doa [1997] PGNC 30; N1540 (20 March 1997)
• State v Madiroto [1997] PGNC 210; [1997] PNGLR 95 (20 March 1997)
• State v Komaip [1997] PGNC 31; N1557 (21 March 1997)
• State v Mek [1997] PGNC 32; N1575 (21 March 1997)
• State v Vala [1997] PGNC 33; N1527 (21 March 1997)

April 1997

• State v Mara; State v Muksy [1997] PGNC 34; N1559 (4 April 1997)
• Pupune v Ivarato [1997] PGNC 35; N1539 (4 April 1997)
• State v Tuli [1997] PGNC 212; [1997] PNGLR 305 (4 April 1997)
• ETS Nominees (PNG) Pty Ltd v Catholic Archdiocese of Port Moresby Board of Trustees [1997] PGNC 36; N1542 (8 April 1997)
• ETS Nominees (PNG) Pty Ltd v Catholic Archdiocese of Port Moresby Board of Trustees [1997] PGNC 179; [1997] PNGLR 670 (8 April 1997)
• State v Kipma [1997] PGNC 37; N1543 (9 April 1997)
• State v Kipma [1997] PGNC 208; [1997] PNGLR 178 (9 April 1997)
• Mokun and Nondugul Tumbo Pty Ltd v Gispe [1997] PGNC 38; N1565 (11 April 1997)
• Rumbia v Gene [1997] PGNC 39; N1532 (11 April 1997)
• Tuba an infant by her next friend Helen Tuba v The State [1997] PGNC 40; N1581 (14 April 1997)
• Niligur and infant by his next friend Ilias Niligur v The State [1997] PGNC 41; N1579 (14 April 1997)
• State v Soi and Haura [1997] PGNC 42; N1535 (15 April 1997)
• Koli v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1997] PGNC 43; N1556 (16 April 1997)
• Koli v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1997] PGNC 188; [1997] PNGLR 343 (16 April 1997)
• State v Kakun [1997] PGNC 44; N1673 (18 April 1997)
• State v Tekap [1997] PGNC 45; N1561 (18 April 1997)
• Tawi v Rawa [1997] PGNC 46; N1560 (22 April 1997)
• Tawi v Rawa [1997] PGNC 47; N1672 (22 April 1997)
• State v Basu [1997] PGNC 48; N1537 (23 April 1997)
• Kevi v Teaching Service Commission Disciplinary Committee [1997] PGNC 49; N1555 (24 April 1997)
• State v Levatoro [1997] PGNC 50; N1547 (24 April 1997)
• State v Mua [1997] PGNC 51; N1548 (25 April 1997)

May 1997

• Brinks Incorporated v Brinks Pty Ltd [1997] PGNC 52; N1567 (9 May 1997)
• Giwoso v Commissioner of Police [1997] PGNC 53; N1578 (9 May 1997)
• Wena v Tokam, Police Commissioner [1997] PGNC 54; N1570 (9 May 1997)
• Maki, acting for an on behalf of Moge Nambuka Milemp Clan v Minister for Lands and Physical Planning [1997] PGNC 55; N1568 (9 May 1997)
• Wingti v Chairman of the National Executive Council [1997] PGNC 56; N1572 (9 May 1997)
• Papua New Guinea Law Society v Stegman [1997] PGNC 57; N1571 (9 May 1997)
• Pora v Commissioner of Police [1997] PGNC 58; N1569 (9 May 1997)
• Mura v Gigmai [1997] PGNC 59; N1573 (9 May 1997)
• Wilkinson v The State [1997] PGNC 167; N1566 (15 May 1997)
• State v Tere [1997] PGNC 60; N1599 (16 May 1997)
• Dikini v Wamel [1997] PGNC 61; N1562 (19 May 1997)
• State v Oida [1997] PGNC 62; N1621 (20 May 1997)
• Waim v Hearago [1997] PGNC 63; N1586 (21 May 1997)
• State v Joseph [1997] PGNC 64; N1582 (23 May 1997)
• Skup v State [1997] PGNC 168; N1564 (27 May 1997)
• ABCO Transport Pty Ltd v Sakaip [1997] PGNC 65; N1577 (30 May 1997)
• Koim v PNG Electricity Commission [1997] PGNC 66; N1576 (30 May 1997)
• Umbe and Ngants Kopi v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1997] PGNC 67; N1574 (30 May 1997)

June 1997

• Suve v Bromley and Rural Development Bank of PNG [1997] PGNC 68; N1589 (10 June 1997)
• Papua New Guinea Law Society v Stegman [1997] PGNC 69; N1653 (11 June 1997)
• Papua New Guinea Law Society v Stegman [1997] PGNC 198; [1998] PNGLR 541 (11 June 1997)
• Kapal v Karali and Electoral Commission [1997] PGNC 70; N1646 (12 June 1997)
• Kapal v Karali [1997] PGNC 184; [1998] PNGLR 417 (12 June 1997)
• Juale v The State [1997] PGNC 71; N1887 (13 June 1997)
• State v Kabai [1997] PGNC 72; N1610 (13 June 1997)
• Maith v Pundu [1997] PGNC 193; [1997] PNGLR 80 (17 June 1997)
• State v Kabai [1997] PGNC 73; N1611 (18 June 1997)
• J's Motors Pty Ltd v Rangip [1997] PGNC 74; N1588 (20 June 1997)
• J's Motors Pty Ltd v Rangip [1997] PGNC 183; [1998] PNGLR 431 (20 June 1997)
• Negints v Karali [1997] PGNC 75; N1652 (21 June 1997)
• Negints v Karali [1997] PGNC 196; [1998] PNGLR 579 (21 June 1997)
• State v Reinbubu [1997] PGNC 76; N1591 (25 June 1997)
• State v Soru [1997] PGNC 77; N1622 (27 June 1997)
• State v Wanda [1997] PGNC 78; N1600 (27 June 1997)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections; Rimbao v Kopeyala [1997] PGNC 79; N1585 (28 June 1997)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections; Rimbao v Kopeyala [1997] PGNC 80; N1674 (28 June 1997)
• Rimbao v Kopeyala [1997] PGNC 203; [1998] PNGLR 421 (28 June 1997)
• Dumm v Sigere [1997] PGNC 169; N1721 (30 June 1997)

July 1997

• Singirok v National Executive Council [1997] PGNC 81; N1590 (3 July 1997)
• Norum trading as Simon Norum & Co Lawyers v Ikio and Komaip Trading Pty Ltd [1997] PGNC 82; N1593 (11 July 1997)
• Norum v Ikio [1997] PGNC 197; [1997] PNGLR 200 (11 July 1997)
• Kaumb v Papua New Guinea Banking Corporation [1997] PGNC 83; N1594 (16 July 1997)
• Lokowai v Department of Sandaun [1997] PGNC 84; N1663 (17 July 1997)
• Aisoli v Sai and Wapigan [1997] PGNC 85; N1583 (17 July 1997)
• Lokowai v Department of Sandaun [1997] PGNC 192; [1997] PNGLR 630 (17 July 1997)
• Gawi v Gawi [1997] PGNC 86; N1584 (22 July 1997)
• Gawi v Gawi [1997] PGNC 181; [1998] PNGLR 463 (22 July 1997)
• Kevi v Teaching Service Commission Disciplinary Committee [1997] PGNC 187; [1997] PNGLR 659 (24 July 1997)
• Nagari v Investment Corporation of Papua New Guinea [1997] PGNC 87; N1607 (28 July 1997)
• Boroko Restaurant Pty Ltd v Pacific Leisure Pty Ltd and National Gaming Control Board [1997] PGNC 88; N1688 (28 July 1997)
• Kaspar v Lailai, Secretary Department of Information and Communication [1997] PGNC 89; N1587 (28 July 1997)
• In the Matter of The Lawyers Act, and In the Mattter of an Application by Joyce Sylvia Kunjip for Admisssion as a Lawyer [1997] PGNC 90; N1595 (31 July 1997)
• Application by Kunjip for Admission as a Lawyer [1997] PGNC 175; [1997] PNGLR 284 (31 July 1997)

August 1997

• State v Tai [1997] PGNC 91; N1756 (1 August 1997)
• State v Songul [1997] PGNC 92; N1757 (1 August 1997)
• Maith v Pundu [1997] PGNC 93; N1592 (4 August 1997)
• State v Levipaja [1997] PGNC 94; N1601 (6 August 1997)
• Akopa v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1997] PGNC 95; N1603 (8 August 1997)
• Patai v Niugini Lumber Merchants Pty Ltd [1997] PGNC 96; N1602 (11 August 1997)
• Patai v Niugini Lumber Merchants Pty Ltd [1997] PGNC 199; [1997] PNGLR 635 (11 August 1997)
• State v Mari and Maiga [1997] PGNC 97; N1609 (13 August 1997)
• Waink v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1997] PGNC 98; N1630 (15 August 1997)
• Waink v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1997] PGNC 218; [1997] PNGLR 390 (15 August 1997)
• Gene v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1997] PGNC 99; N1604 (22 August 1997)
• Kokoti v Iri [1997] PGNC 100; N1597 (27 August 1997)
• State v Ambus [1997] PGNC 101; N1608 (27 August 1997)
• State v Wesley [1997] PGNC 102; N1598 (28 August 1997)
• State v Wesley [1997] PGNC 214; [1997] PNGLR 274 (28 August 1997)
• Seke v Collins & Leahy Pty Ltd [1997] PGNC 103; N1605 (29 August 1997)
• State v Paul [1997] PGNC 104; N1612 (29 August 1997)
• Gamuta v Eastern Highlands Savings and Loans Society Ltd [1997] PGNC 105; N1606 (29 August 1997)
• Seke v Collins and Leahy Pty Ltd [1997] PGNC 204; [1997] PNGLR 266 (29 August 1997)

September 1997

• State v Paul [1997] PGNC 106; N1613 (2 September 1997)
• Chong Kong Chen v The State [1997] PGNC 107; N1698 (3 September 1997)
• State v Kerenge [1997] PGNC 108; N1623 (5 September 1997)
• Paraka v Madang Provincial Government [1997] PGNC 109; N1596 (12 September 1997)
• State v Siro [1997] PGNC 110; N1624 (15 September 1997)
• Kinsim Business Group Inc v Hompwafi [1997] PGNC 111; N1634 (18 September 1997)
• Kopung Brothers Business Group Inc v Kasieng [1997] PGNC 112; N1631 (19 September 1997)
• Kopung Brothers Business Group v Kasieng [1997] PGNC 189; [1997] PNGLR 331 (19 September 1997)
• Lambu v Ipatas [1997] PGNC 113; N1614 (22 September 1997)
• Lambu v Ipatas [1997] PGNC 190; [1998] PNGLR 414 (22 September 1997)
• State v Hanua [1997] PGNC 114; N1625 (24 September 1997)
• More v Tokam [1997] PGNC 115; N1645 (26 September 1997)
• Pupune v Makarai, Administrator Eastern Highlands Provincial Government (In Suspension) [1997] PGNC 116; N1647 (26 September 1997)
• Lui v Tohian, Minister for Police [1997] PGNC 117; N1615 (26 September 1997)
• State v Ipai [1997] PGNC 118; N1629 (26 September 1997)
• Mong v Mong [1997] PGNC 119; N1650 (26 September 1997)
• Mong v Mong [1997] PGNC 195; [1997] PNGLR 171 (26 September 1997)
• Pupune v Makarai [1997] PGNC 201; [1997] PNGLR 622 (26 September 1997)
• In the Matter of The Election for The Chuave Open Electorate; Launa v Riyong and Electoral Commission of Papua New Guinea Second Respondent [1997] PGNC 120; N1620 (29 September 1997)
• In the Matter of The Election for The Karimui-Nomane Electorate; Mili v Gaima [1997] PGNC 121; N1618 (29 September 1997)
• Mili v Gaima [1997] PGNC 194; [1997] PNGLR 645 (29 September 1997)
• In the Matter of The Election for The Lufa Open Electorate; Wasege v Karani and Electoral Commission of PNG [1997] PGNC 122; N1617 (30 September 1997)
• In the Matter of The Henganofi Open Electorate; Giheno v Seravo and Electoral Commission [1997] PGNC 123; N1619 (30 September 1997)
• In the Matter of The Moresby North East Open Electorate; Fernandez v Taku and Electoral Commission [1997] PGNC 124; N1616 (30 September 1997)
• Abai and 765 Others v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [1997] PGNC 125; N1636 (30 September 1997)
• Abai v Independent State of Papua New Guinea [1997] PGNC 172; [1998] PNGLR 588 (30 September 1997)

October 1997

• Koralyo v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1997] PGNC 126; N1666 (3 October 1997)
• Winta v The State [1997] PGNC 127; N1677 (4 October 1997)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections; Karo v Kidu [1997] PGNC 128; N1626 (9 October 1997)
• Karo v Kidu [1997] PGNC 185; [1997] PNGLR 28 (9 October 1997)
• Perdacher v Papua New Guinea Banking Corporation [1997] PGNC 170; N1637 (10 October 1997)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections; Chan v Apelis [1997] PGNC 129; N1627 (13 October 1997)
• Chan v Apelis and Electoral Commission (No 1) [1997] PGNC 177; [1998] PNGLR 408 (13 October 1997)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections; Kela v Lafanama [1997] PGNC 130; N1633 (14 October 1997)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections; Maino v Avei [1997] PGNC 131; N1676 (14 October 1997)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National Elections and In The Matter of The Disputed Returns for The Kagua [1997] PGNC 132; N1628 (14 October 1997)
• Kela v Lafanama [1997] PGNC 186; [1997] PNGLR 151 (14 October 1997)
• Eviaisa and Ragi v Yaki, Minister for Finance [1997] PGNC 133; N1642 (15 October 1997)
• Eviaisa v Yaki [1997] PGNC 180; [1997] PNGLR 322 (15 October 1997)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections; Yagama v Wan [1997] PGNC 134; N1692 (16 October 1997)
• Wasege v Karani [1997] PGNC 135; N1693 (16 October 1997)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections; Pisi v Akoitai [1997] PGNC 136; N1694 (20 October 1997)
• Wang Tang Teong v Komagin [1997] PGNC 137; N1632 (22 October 1997)
• Teong v Komagin [1997] PGNC 216; [1998] PNGLR 427 (22 October 1997)
• In the Matter of The Bail Act (Chapter 340); Application for Bail by Steven and Johnnes, Peso, Kinbaga Reuben, Sawang Wabut, Amatus Jacob, Akipe Aju, Villie Morris, Sailas Peter, Tomai Freddy, Kaman Amos, [1997] PGNC 138; N1641 (23 October 1997)
• Woumen v The State [1997] PGNC 139; N1655 (23 October 1997)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections; Mongi v Vogae [1997] PGNC 140; N1635 (24 October 1997)
• Seal (PNG) Pty Ltd v Superintendent of Motor Traffic [1997] PGNC 141; N1638 (24 October 1997)
• State v Plesman; State v Moaina [1997] PGNC 142; N1657 (30 October 1997)
• Liu v Agiru [1997] PGNC 143; N1639 (31 October 1997)
• Liu v Agiru [1997] PGNC 191; [1997] PNGLR 312 (31 October 1997)

November 1997

• Wag v Mount Hagen Town Authority [1997] PGNC 144; N1640 (3 November 1997)
• Rafflin v Richard Gault Industries Pty Ltd [1997] PGNC 202; [1998] PNGLR 394 (3 November 1997)
• State v Giru [1997] PGNC 145; N1661 (7 November 1997)
• State v Herman [1997] PGNC 146; N1656 (10 November 1997)
• State v Nanua [1997] PGNC 147; N1662 (12 November 1997)
• State v Nanua [1997] PGNC 148; N1659 (14 November 1997)
• Supro v Aopi and Telikom PNG Ltd [1997] PGNC 149; N1643 (17 November 1997)
• Supro v Aopi [1997] PGNC 215; [1997] PNGLR 353 (17 November 1997)
• In the Matter of The Organic Law on National and Local-Level Government Elections; Lambu v Ipatas [1997] PGNC 150; N1701 (19 November 1997)
• Salvation Army (PNG) Property Trust v Jorgensen and Vagi [1997] PGNC 151; N1644 (20 November 1997)
• State v Konombo [1997] PGNC 152; N1742 (21 November 1997)
• State v Ombe [1997] PGNC 153; N1660 (21 November 1997)
• State v Arnold [1997] PGNC 154; N1658 (21 November 1997)
• State v Morris [1997] PGNC 155; N1743 (27 November 1997)

December 1997

• Nauka v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1997] PGNC 156; N1680 (5 December 1997)
• Jowana v Motor Vehicles Insurance (PNG) Trust [1997] PGNC 157; N1681 (5 December 1997)
• Tupi v The State [1997] PGNC 158; N1654 (10 December 1997)
• State v Gende [1997] PGNC 159; N1678 (10 December 1997)
• Danga v Motor Vehicle Insurance (PNG) Trust [1997] PGNC 160; N1665 (11 December 1997)
• Kembo v Tulara [1997] PGNC 161; N1668 (15 December 1997)
• State v Enuma [1997] PGNC 162; N1723 (15 December 1997)
• State v Homa [1997] PGNC 163; N1687 (16 December 1997)
• State v Yapriha [1997] PGNC 164; N1741 (16 December 1997)
• Wapung v Nalle [1997] PGNC 165; N1664 (17 December 1997)
• State v Enuma [1997] PGNC 171; N1724 (18 December 1997)
• State v Francis and Bawai [1997] PGNC 166; N1671 (19 December 1997)