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Regina v Koropak [1960] PGSC 1 (23 May 1960)

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE
TERRITORY OF PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA

CORAM: Mann C. J

REGINA

v.

BEMA of KOROPAK

MADANG
23^rd May 1960

Indictment for manslaughter. Ruled that indictment is formally defective and otherwise objectionable under Section 569 in that it charges the wrong offence.

Under Section 3 of the Infanticide Ordinance 1953-56, the offence charged' in the indictment should be infanticide and not manslaughter.

Application to amend charge for manslaughter to infanticide.

No objection. Leave to amend.

Plea: Guilty.

Sentence: To rising of Court.

Prisoner subsequently discharged.