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2023 High Court of Solomon Islands Decisions

January 2023

• Adoption of Muriel, Re [2023] SBHC 59; HCSI-CC 532 of 2020 (27 January 2023)

February 2023

• Pan Oceanic Bank v Nagive [2023] SBHC 15; HCSI-CC 194 of 2017 (10 February 2023)
• R v Siale [2023] SBHC 16; HCSI-CRC 584 of 2022 (24 February 2023)
• R v Sakua [2023] SBHC 47; HCSI-CRC 581 of 2021 (24 February 2023)

March 2023

• Haemala v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 103; HCSI-CC 331 of 2019 (3 March 2023)
• Sifoburi v Pentani [2023] SBHC 24; HCSI-CC 147 of 2021 (6 March 2023)
• R v Bako [2023] SBHC 3; HCSI-CRC 408 of 2022 (10 March 2023)
• R v Tohomarau [2023] SBHC 4; HCSI-CRC 348 of 2021 (13 March 2023)
• Bako v Motui [2023] SBHC 17; HCSI-CC 132 of 2021 (13 March 2023)
• Axiom KB Ltd v Tovosia [2023] SBHC 1; HCSI-CC 523 of 2019 (15 March 2023)
• R v Ikani [2023] SBHC 2; HCSI-CRC 367 of 2021 (15 March 2023)
• Hou v Bobby [2023] SBHC 19; HCSI-CC 638 of 2020 (15 March 2023)
• R v Maegapu [2023] SBHC 29; HCSI-CRC 16 of 2021 (16 March 2023)
• R v Malefo [2023] SBHC 5; HCSI-CRC 143 of 2016 (17 March 2023)
• R v Kiap [2023] SBHC 6; HCSI-CRC 474 of 2021 (17 March 2023)
• R v Ngiri [2023] SBHC 30; HCSI-CRC 15 of 2021 (17 March 2023)
• R v Sinatau [2023] SBHC 31; HCSI-CRC 39 of 2023 (17 March 2023)
• R v Koke [2023] SBHC 32; HCSI-CRC 133 of 2021 (17 March 2023)
• Vose v R [2023] SBHC 7; HCSI-CRC 683 of 2021 (20 March 2023)
• R v Abia [2023] SBHC 25; HCSI-CRC 451 of 2016 (20 March 2023)
• Vaikawi v Commissioner of Police [2023] SBHC 20; HCSI-CC 490 of 2019 (21 March 2023)
• R v Mewa [2023] SBHC 173; HCSI-CRC 715 of 2021 (24 March 2023)
• R v Ba'angaika [2023] SBHC 34; HCSI-CRC 6 of 2019 (27 March 2023)
• R v Ngelea [2023] SBHC 8; HCSI-CRC 423 of 2020 (31 March 2023)
• Vaebatu v Legubatu [2023] SBHC 21; HCSI-CC 94 of 2015 (31 March 2023)

April 2023

• Cheungs Construction Ltd v KCM Properties Ltd [2023] SBHC 9; HCSI-CC 191 of 2003 (6 April 2023)
• Naisi v Western Customary Land Appeal Court [2023] SBHC 18; HCSI-CC 298 of 2012 (6 April 2023)
• R v Pige [2023] SBHC 12; HCSI-CRC 69 of 2023 (14 April 2023)
• R v Pisa [2023] SBHC 13; HCSI-CRC 358 of 2019 (14 April 2023)
• Gao v R [2023] SBHC 170; HCSI-CRC 392 of 2022 (14 April 2023)
• Maui v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 10; HCSI-CC 645 of 2015 (21 April 2023)
• R v Mae [2023] SBHC 11; HCSI-CRC 17 of 2023 (21 April 2023)
• R v Kiedea [2023] SBHC 14; HCSI-CRC 606 of 2019 (25 April 2023)
• R v Sulumae [2023] SBHC 33; HCSI-CRC 378 of 2021 (26 April 2023)
• Singwong v Commissioner for Lands [2023] SBHC 163; HCSI-CC 326 of 2021 (27 April 2023)

May 2023

• R v Bone [2023] SBHC 48; HCSI-CRC 176 of 2019 (4 May 2023)
• Stephenson v Total Logistics & Support Service Ltd [2023] SBHC 22; HCSI-CC 132 of 2022 (12 May 2023)
• R v Napuae [2023] SBHC 131; HCSI-CRC 549 of 2021 (12 May 2023)
• R v Dae [2023] SBHC 23; HCSI-CRC 134 of 2021 (19 May 2023)
• Director of Solomon Islands Maritime Authority v Malepa [2023] SBHC 90; HCSI-CRC 143 of 2021 (19 May 2023)
• R v JS [2023] SBHC 160; HCSI-CRC 401 of 2020 (19 May 2023)
• Rahari v Tropical Greens Co Ltd [2023] SBHC 38; HCSI-CC 95 of 2019 (23 May 2023)
• R v Fiuka [2023] SBHC 39; HCSI-CRC 58 of 2023 (25 May 2023)
• R v Handi [2023] SBHC 66; HCSI-CRC 582 of 2022 (26 May 2023)
• Estate of Sogabule (Deceased), Re [2023] SBHC 37; HCSI-CC 139 of 2022 (28 May 2023)
• R v Mota [2023] SBHC 104; HCSI-CC 692 of 2019 (30 May 2023)
• R v Manetoali [2023] SBHC 169; HCSI-CRC 83 of 2020 (31 May 2023)

June 2023

• Ogali v Maemarina [2023] SBHC 26; HCSI-CC 41 of 2019 (2 June 2023)
• Maekai v Tropical Greens Co Ltd [2023] SBHC 27; HCSI-CC 217 of 2020 (2 June 2023)
• Anglican Church of Melanesia v Dettke [2023] SBHC 91; HCSI-CC 602 of 2021 (2 June 2023)
• R v Melton [2023] SBHC 109; HCSI-CRC 137 of 2019 (2 June 2023)
• Isihanua v Kohia [2023] SBHC 28; HCSI-CC 316 of 2021 (5 June 2023)
• Laise v Kajapala [2023] SBHC 35; HCSI-CC 439 of 2020 (6 June 2023)
• R v Sare [2023] SBHC 36; HCSI-CRC 304 of 2022 (7 June 2023)
• R v Olapala [2023] SBHC 40; HCSI-CC 04 of 2023 (8 June 2023)
• R v Lapi [2023] SBHC 67; HCSI-CRC 386 of 2018 (8 June 2023)
• McNeil v Solomon Star Ltd [2023] SBHC 41; HCSI-CC 28 of 2022 (9 June 2023)
• Lapa v R [2023] SBHC 49; HCSI-CRC 553 of 2020 (10 June 2023)
• Aleve v Grandly [2023] SBHC 42; HCSI-CC 426 of 2022 (19 June 2023)
• R v Hitu [2023] SBHC 50; HCSI-CRC 621 of 2020 (26 June 2023)
• R v Lewa [2023] SBHC 92; HCSI-CRC 3 of 2023 (26 June 2023)
• Saeni v MS Xiao Hong Hu [2023] SBHC 43; HCSI-CC 646 of 2022 (27 June 2023)
• R v Mela [2023] SBHC 51; HCSI-CRC 294 of 2017 (30 June 2023)
• Maeara v Loisio [2023] SBHC 60; HCSI-CC 471 of 2020 (30 June 2023)
• Tolumae v Uni [2023] SBHC 61; HCSI-CC 543 of 2020 (30 June 2023)
• R v Pweka [2023] SBHC 68; HCSI-CRC 471 of 2021 (30 June 2023)

July 2023

• Hagert v Pone [2023] SBHC 44; HCSI-CC 505 of 2022 (6 July 2023)
• R v Apolos [2023] SBHC 53; HCSI-CRC 405 of 2020 (10 July 2023)
• Ului v R [2023] SBHC 54; HCSI-CRC 270 of 2021 (14 July 2023)
• R v Riumana [2023] SBHC 69; HCSI-CRC 198 of 2021 (14 July 2023)
• Barnabas v Solomon Islands Resources Co. Ltd [2023] SBHC 45; HCSI-CC 578 of 2022 (21 July 2023)
• Osiramo v Aeolinia [2023] SBHC 62; HCSI-CC 110 of 2019 (27 July 2023)
• Bank South Pacific Financial Group Ltd v Douglas Industrial & Logistics (SI) Ltd [2023] SBHC 93; HCSI-CC 656 of 2021 (27 July 2023)
• Tropical Marketing Agency Pty Ltd v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 46; HCSI-CC 280 of 2022 (28 July 2023)
• Tuzukana v Fo'oka [2023] SBHC 55; HCSI-CC 672 of 2020 (28 July 2023)
• R v Lafari [2023] SBHC 56; HCSI-CRC 59 of 2023 (28 July 2023)
• R v Meloli [2023] SBHC 57; HCSI-CRC 484 of 2017 (28 July 2023)
• Bongi v R [2023] SBHC 70; HCSI-CRC 275 of 2023 (28 July 2023)
• Xiang Lin Timbers Ltd v Asia Pacific Investment Development Ltd [2023] SBHC 79; HCSI-CC 265 of 2020 (28 July 2023)
• R v Kouarosi [2023] SBHC 132; HCSI-CRC 277 of 2023 (28 July 2023)
• Morgan v Nimelea [2023] SBHC 156; HCSI-CC 437 of 2017 (31 July 2023)

August 2023

• Olile v R [2023] SBHC 174; HCSI-CRC 228 of 2023 (2 August 2023)
• Chago v Success Co Ltd [2023] SBHC 63; HCSI-CC 366 of 2019 (3 August 2023)
• Fota v Maximus International Ltd [2023] SBHC 162; HCSI-CC 127 of 2023 (3 August 2023)
• Kile v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 94; HCSI-CC 45 of 2021 (4 August 2023)
• R v Maraki [2023] SBHC 58; HCSI-CRC 513 of 2018 (7 August 2023)
• R v Mota [2023] SBHC 71; HCSI-CRC 692 of 2019 (7 August 2023)
• Solomon Islands Tobacco Co Ltd v Liuas's Trading Ltd (trading as Liua Bottle Shop) [2023] SBHC 64; HCSI-CC 648 of 2020 (9 August 2023)
• R v Aligao [2023] SBHC 80; HCSI-CRC 20 of 2018 (11 August 2023)
• Quity v Isabel Customary Land Appeal Court [2023] SBHC 149; HCSI-CC 559 of 2022 (14 August 2023)
• Lekezoto v Sonic Phase (SI) Co. Ltd [2023] SBHC 164; HCSI-CC 492 of 2022 (14 August 2023)
• R v Hare'e [2023] SBHC 72; HCSI-CRC 01 of 2023 (18 August 2023)
• R v Sialo [2023] SBHC 81; HCSI-CRC 521 of 2021 (18 August 2023)
• R v Daw [2023] SBHC 154; HCSI-CRC 220 of 2023 (21 August 2023)
• Abana v Kasiano [2023] SBHC 95; HCSI-CC 719 of 2021 (22 August 2023)
• R v Sharma [2023] SBHC 97; HCSI-CRC 186 of 2022 (22 August 2023)
• Taluiburi v Bai [2023] SBHC 73; HCSI-CC 382 of 2022 (23 August 2023)
• R v Koroua [2023] SBHC 82; HCSI-CRC 175 of 2019 (24 August 2023)
• R v Bubugali [2023] SBHC 83; HCSI-CRC 424 of 2020 (24 August 2023)
• Paza v Lanupio [2023] SBHC 86; HCSI-CC 14 of 2022 (25 August 2023)
• R v Kwalagau [2023] SBHC 133; HCSI-CRC 527 of 2021 (25 August 2023)
• R v NR [2023] SBHC 159; HCSI-CRC 335 of 2023 (25 August 2023)
• R v SV [2023] SBHC 140; HCSI-CRC 684 of 2020 (28 August 2023)
• Pitasua v Western Customary Land Appeal Court [2023] SBHC 84; HCSI-CC 184 of 2023 (30 August 2023)
• Nihopara v Nihopara [2023] SBHC 65; HCSI-CC 343 of 2020 (31 August 2023)
• R v Kosa [2023] SBHC 175; HCSI-CRC 43 of 2022 (31 August 2023)

September 2023

• Daudau v Oneone [2023] SBHC 74; HCSI-CC 440 of 2020 (1 September 2023)
• Taro v R [2023] SBHC 141; HCSI-CRC 488 of 2016 (1 September 2023)
• Mae v Metangi [2023] SBHC 165; HCSI-CC 341 of 2019 (1 September 2023)
• Karunapetige v Li Ping Ma [2023] SBHC 75; HCSI-CC 356 of 2022 (4 September 2023)
• Idurara v Idurara [2023] SBHC 96; HCSI-CC 334 of 2020 (4 September 2023)
• Global Digital Press Co Ltd v Tomasusukeni [2023] SBHC 76; HCSI-CC 131 of 2014 (8 September 2023)
• R v Dalipanda [2023] SBHC 142; HCSI-CRC 164 of 2019 (11 September 2023)
• Peroshma Land Purchase Co-Op Society v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 85; HCSI-CC 226 of 2023 (12 September 2023)
• Lilo v Sade [2023] SBHC 116; HCSI-CC 516 of 2018 (12 September 2023)
• Tohidi v Sunrise Investment Ltd [2023] SBHC 77; HCSI-CC 374 of 2020 (13 September 2023)
• Roberts v Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd [2023] SBHC 78; HCSI-CC 351 of 2022 (14 September 2023)
• Molea v Didao Development Corporation [2023] SBHC 88; HCSI-CC 48 of 2018 (14 September 2023)
• Manase v Bazil [2023] SBHC 87; HCSI-CC 703 of 2019 (19 September 2023)
• Ches Investment Ltd v Seketala [2023] SBHC 89; HCSI-CC 365 of 2019 (19 September 2023)
• R v Wabeasi [2023] SBHC 98; HCSI-CRC 94 of 2023 (21 September 2023)
• Ararona v Waena [2023] SBHC 99; HSCI-CC 478 of 2022 (21 September 2023)
• R v Hagemana [2023] SBHC 100; HCSI-CRC 195 of 2021 (27 September 2023)
• Riumana v Manegere [2023] SBHC 101; HCSI-CC 99 of 2023 (28 September 2023)
• Solomon Islands Ports Authority v Vaguru [2023] SBHC 106; HCSI-CC 341 of 2020 (29 September 2023)
• R v Lokohia [2023] SBHC 107; HCSI-CRC 301 of 2023 (29 September 2023)
• R v Vaike [2023] SBHC 134; HCSI-CRC 287 of 2023 (29 September 2023)

October 2023

• Public Trustee v Tahuniai [2023] SBHC 102; HCSI-CC 310 of 2017 (5 October 2023)
• Inifiri v Muhibar (SI) Ltd [2023] SBHC 150; HCSI-CC 319 of 2023 (5 October 2023)
• Pitubangara v Boyers [2023] SBHC 105; HCSI-CC 263 of 2019 (9 October 2023)
• Kito v Oita Holdings Co Ltd [2023] SBHC 110; HCSI-CC 238 of 2023 (13 October 2023)
• Qopoto v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 120; HCSI-CC 563 of 2022 (16 October 2023)
• Treasury Timber Ltd v Lau Hui Kwong [2023] SBHC 108; HCSI-CC 141 of 2021 (17 October 2023)
• Rebaio v Amoi [2023] SBHC 121; HCSI-CC 427 of 2021 (18 October 2023)
• Tobajahi Enterprises Ltd v Isabel Customary Land Appeal Court [2023] SBHC 151; HCSI-CC 104 of 2021 (18 October 2023)
• Lever Solomons Ltd v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 111; HCSI-CC 541 of 2022 (20 October 2023)
• R v Mataisau [2023] SBHC 152; HCSI-CRC 564 of 2021 (20 October 2023)
• So'o v Bako [2023] SBHC 112; HCSI-CC 224 of 2023 (24 October 2023)
• Dua v Kwan [2023] SBHC 122; HCSI-CC 579 of 2022 (27 October 2023)
• Riumana v Solomon Star Ltd [2023] SBHC 143; HCSI-CC 113 of 2014 (27 October 2023)
• Perosolo v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 126; HCSI-CC 469 of 2021 (31 October 2023)
• Shi Xiao Hua v Dominic [2023] SBHC 161; HCSI-CC 21 of 2021 (31 October 2023)

November 2023

• Ansa v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 117; HCSI-CC 378 of 2015 (3 November 2023)
• Iputu Development (SI) Ltd v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 123; HSCI-CC 554 of 2022 (9 November 2023)
• Jele v Greenland Enterprises Ltd [2023] SBHC 113; HCSI-CC 247 of 2021 (10 November 2023)
• Pabulu v Takakolo [2023] SBHC 114; HCSI-CC 302 of 2020 (10 November 2023)
• Ngiriapu v Oli [2023] SBHC 118; HCSI-CC 499 of 2018 (10 November 2023)
• Chow v Podarua [2023] SBHC 167; HCSI-CC 125 of 2010 (10 November 2023)
• R v Sema [2023] SBHC 115; HCSI-CRC 678 of 2021 (16 November 2023)
• Ramolangi v Buai [2023] SBHC 127; HCSI-CC 62 of 2019 (16 November 2023)
• R v Murray [2023] SBHC 135; HCSI-CRC 258 of 2023 (17 November 2023)
• Crown v Beato [2023] SBHC 144; HCSI-CRC 607 of 2019 (20 November 2023)
• Solomon Airlines Ltd v Alufurai [2023] SBHC 136; HCSI-CC 298 of 2021 (22 November 2023)
• R v Sugui [2023] SBHC 166; HCSI-CRC 14 of 2021 (24 November 2023)
• Kinio v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 171; HCSI-CC 528 of 2016 (24 November 2023)
• Laise v Kajapala [2023] SBHC 128; HCSI-CC 527 of 2023 (29 November 2023)
• Noro v Saki [2023] SBHC 153; HCSI-CC 90 of 2013 (29 November 2023)

December 2023

• Chaparro v National Fisheries Developments Ltd [2023] SBHC 124; HCSI-CC 143 of 2022 (1 December 2023)
• Solomon Islands Resources Ltd v Cui Jiantao [2023] SBHC 137; HCSI-CC 550 of 2022 (1 December 2023)
• R v Tembere [2023] SBHC 157; HCSI-CRC 481 of 2017 (1 December 2023)
• Galo v Glengrow (SI) Ltd [2023] SBHC 119; HCSI-CC 393 of 2019 (6 December 2023)
• R v Ramoniahia'a [2023] SBHC 138; HCSI-CRC 296 of 2023 (6 December 2023)
• Friendship Trading Ltd Co v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 155; HCSI-CC 536 of 2021 (6 December 2023)
• Jonah v Attorney General [2023] SBHC 129; HCSI-CC 539 of 2017 (7 December 2023)
• R v Kari [2023] SBHC 145; HCSI-CRC 8 of 2020 (8 December 2023)
• R v Piukana [2023] SBHC 146; HCSI-CRC 143 of 2019 (8 December 2023)
• R v Kekea [2023] SBHC 147; HCSI-CRC 545 of 2022 (8 December 2023)
• Solomon Islands Terminal Services Ltd v Minister for Lands and Housing [2023] SBHC 158; HCSI-CC 253 of 2021 (8 December 2023)
• R v Kuper [2023] SBHC 148; HCSI-CRC 432 of 2023 (11 December 2023)
• R v Fenly [2023] SBHC 172; HCSI-CRC 133 of 2019 (11 December 2023)
• Hona v Sive [2023] SBHC 139; HCSI-CC 322 of 2023 (12 December 2023)
• Dalipanda v Varisi House of Chiefs [2023] SBHC 125; HCSI-CC 358 of 2021 (14 December 2023)
• Levers Solomon Ltd v Van Vlymen [2023] SBHC 130; HCSI-CC 287 of 2018 (21 December 2023)
• R v Basikekero [2023] SBHC 168; HCSI-CRC 153 of 2023 (21 December 2023)