There are 264 rape cases cued up to be dealt with in 2017.
High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo revealed this while hearing the case of a man who allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl.
The case was called for the first time today and the accused demanded for a trial next week.
Justice Temo said there were many cases cued up and the case of the accused could be called in 1 to 2 years for trial.
He said there is a process that needs to be followed and Fiji will have to make do with the number of judges it can afford.
Justice Temo says the accused is given this time to prepare to appear for his case.
He ordered the man to be remanded in custody and apply for bail on the 7th of December this year.
