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Justice Calanchini and Justice Qetaki sworn-in as judges

Justice Calanchini and Justice Qetaki sworn-in as judges

By Naveel Krishant
18/04/2023
Justice William Calanchini and Justice Alipate Qetaki [Photo: Fiji Government]

Justice William Calanchini and Justice Alipate Qetaki were sworn-in as judges today by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere.

Justice Calachini was sworn-in as the Judge of the Supreme Court while Justice Qetaki was sworn-in as the Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal.

Prior to Justice Calachini's appointment, he was the President of the Court of Appeal from 1st August 2013 to 31st December 2019 and Acting President Court of Appeal from 9th February 2012 to 31st July 2013.

Justice Qetaki was a lecturer from 2020 to 2023 at the University of Fiji, Justice Davendra Pathik School of Law, and he is also a Barrister and Solicitor with over 45 years of experience.

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