Judgements

Jurisdiction Case type Case number Case name Judge Hearing Date Decision Date
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3326 of 2025 Parliamentary Management Board v Jimmy - Amended Judgment Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie; Hon. Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua; Hon. Justice Josia Naigulevu; 13 Feb 2026 18 Feb 2026
Supreme Court Criminal 3038 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Silas Justice Viran Molisa Trief 18 Feb 2026 18 Feb 2026
Supreme Court 18/2461 SC/CIVL Naliupis v Buletare Justice V.m. Trief 07 Mar 2025 17 Feb 2026
Supreme Court Civil 2461 of 2018 Naliupis v Buletare Justice Viran Molisa Trief 07 Mar 2025 17 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3887 of 2025 Ruben v Nalwang Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Josia Naigulevu; 03 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3193 of 2025 Boar v Pamavari Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie; Hon. Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 05 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3854 of 2025 Ake v Yakeula Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie; Hon. Justice Josia Naigulevu 04 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3848 of 2025 Lapenmal v David Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie; Hon. Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua; Hon. Justice Josia Naigulevu; 05 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3789 of 2025 Achary v Ombudsman of The Republic of Vanuatu Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie 02 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3743 of 2025 Achary v Ombudsman of The Republic of Vanuatu Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie 02 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3657 of 2025 Livo v The Republic of Vanuatu Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Josia Naigulevu; Hon. Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 04 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3641 of 2025 Kuatpen v Letlet Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie; 02 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3326 of 2025 Parliamentary Management Board v Jimmy Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Josia Naigulevu; Hon. Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 03 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3593 of 2025 Rihai v Sur Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Josia Naigulevu; 04 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3484 of 2025 Tevi v Bani Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie; Hon. Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 03 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3248 of 2025 Kenneth v Veremaito Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie; Hon. Justice Josia Naigulevu; 05 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3592 of 2025 Tarinu v Kalsong Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie; Hon. Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 03 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3336 of 2025 Yasifu v Mystery Island Tourism Holdings Limited Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie; Hon. Justice Josia Naigulevu; 03 Feb 2026 13 Feb 2026
Supreme Court Criminal 1302 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Nalawas Justice Maree MacKenzie 12 Feb 2026 12 Feb 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1572 of 2025 William v William Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Michael Wigney; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie; Hon. Justice Josaia Naigulevu 05 Feb 2026 12 Feb 2026
Supreme Court Criminal 3451 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Manuake Justice Maree MacKenzie 10 Feb 2026 10 Feb 2026
Supreme Court Civil 3273 of 2021 Niatngel v Hiwa Justice Oliver Saksak 29 Jun 2025 09 Feb 2026
Supreme Court Civil 2057 of 2021 Tula v Godwin Justice Viran Molisa Trief 28 Jan 2026 28 Jan 2026
Supreme Court 19/3025 SC/LNDA Faelet v Numake Justice Dudley Aru 26 Jan 2026
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3822 of 2025 Speaker of Parliament v Kalsakau Hon. Chief Justice V Lunabek; Hon. Justice Rondal Young; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie 17 Dec 2025 17 Dec 2025
Supreme Court 25/1316 SC/CRML Public Prosecutor v Kai Justice M A Mackenzie 17 Dec 2025 17 Dec 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3822 of 2025 Speaker of Parliament v Kalsakau Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Ronald Young; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie 17 Dec 2025 17 Dec 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1316 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Kai Justice Maree MacKenzie 08 Dec 2025 16 Dec 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1716 of 2025 Elton v Elton Justice Maree MacKenzie 12 Dec 2025 12 Dec 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1863 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Tiklitani Justice Viran Molisa Trief 11 Dec 2025 11 Dec 2025
Supreme Court Constitutional 3507 of 2025 Kalsakau v Speaker of Parliament Justice Oliver Saksak 09 Dec 2025 10 Dec 2025
Supreme Court Civil 259 of 2024 Gamaliere v Republic of Vanuatu Justice Maree MacKenzie 09 Dec 2025 09 Dec 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1414 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Alick Justice Maree MacKenzie 01 Dec 2025 04 Dec 2025
Supreme Court Civil 2537 of 2024 Vanua v Valuer General's Office Justice Oliver Saksak 01 Oct 2025 03 Dec 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1971 of 2024 Thompson v Warsal Justice Maree MacKenzie 26 Nov 2025 03 Dec 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 926 of 2025 Kaltonga v Public Prosecutor Justice Maree MacKenzie 02 Dec 2025 03 Dec 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1305 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Upakai Justice Maree MacKenzie 17 Nov 2025 21 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 2807 of 2022 Plantations Russet du Vanuatu Limited v Weasets Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 18 Nov 2024 17 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1268 of 2022 Gil Yang Yoon v The Government of the Republic of Vanuatu Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 09 Sep 2025 17 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 2868 of 2024 Fong v Republic of Vanuatu Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 17 Sep 2025 17 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1040 of 2022 Huri v Office of Attorney General Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 28 Aug 2024 17 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 737 of 2022 Kalo v Balmet Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 22 Jan 2025 17 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 2102 of 2024 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Vanuatu Committee v Sovuai Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 03 Dec 2024 17 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Land Appeal 07 of 2009 Tariwer v Felix Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 25 Aug 2025 17 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1747 of 2024 Letlet v Kautpen Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 17 Nov 2025 17 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Judicial Review 115 of 2025 Boar v Law Council Disciplinary Committee Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 20 Oct 2025 17 Nov 2025
Supreme Court 15/182 SC/CIVL Ake v Yakeula Justice Dudley Aru 14 Nov 2025
Supreme Court 15/182 SC/CIVL Ake v Yakeula Justice Dudley Aru 14 Nov 2025
Court of Appeal 25/2637 COA/CIVA Meltelili v Malturneim Hon. Justice Ronald Young; Hon. Justice Richard White; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Maree Mackenzie 06 Nov 2025 14 Nov 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 2548 of 2025 Garae v Vocor Hon. Justice Ronald Young; Hon. Justice Richard White; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Edwin P Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Maree Mackenzie 05 Nov 2025 14 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 182 of 2015 Ake v Yakeula Justice Dudley Aru 14 Nov 2025 14 Nov 2025
Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal 2417 of 2025 Seule v Public Prosecutor Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Ronald Young; Hon. Justice Richard White; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 03 Nov 2025 14 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Criminal Appeal 2675 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Siel Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Ronald Young; Hon. Justice Richard White; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Maree Mackenzie 03 Nov 2025 14 Nov 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 2637 of 2025 Meltelili v Malturneim Hon. Justice Ronald Young; Hon. Justice Richard White; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie 06 Nov 2025 14 Nov 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 2399 of 2025 Republic of Vanuatu v Jong Phil Shin Hon. Justice Ronald Young; Hon. Justice Richard White; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Maree Mackenzie 06 Nov 2025 14 Nov 2025
Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal 2599 of 2025 Meltek v Public Prosecutor Hon. Justice Ronald Young; Hon. Justice Richard White; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie 03 Nov 2025 13 Nov 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3514 of 2023 Garae v Stephen Hon. Justice Ronald Young; Hon. Justice Richard White; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Maree Mackenzie 09 Nov 2025 13 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 2213 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Tiwok Justice Maree MacKenzie 13 Nov 2025 13 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 3208 of 2025 Malasikoto v Boe Justice Oliver Saksak 07 Nov 2025 13 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1791 of 2022 Benjamin v Vanuatu Ferry Limited Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 20 May 2025 13 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1795 of 2025 Achary v Ombudsman of the Republic of Vanuatu Justice Viran MolisaTrief 07 Nov 2025 10 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Judicial Review 1032 of 2025 Lapenmal v David Justice Oliver Saksak 24 Sep 2025 10 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1614 of 2024 Poida v Moses Justice Oliver Saksak 29 Aug 2025 10 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1863 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Tiklitani Justice Viran Molisa Trief 22 Oct 2025 10 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1302 of 2025 Nalawas v Public Prosecutor Justice Maree MacKenzie 07 Nov 2025 07 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 3387 of 2023 Achary v Ombudsman of the Republic of Vanuatu Justice Viran Molisa Trief 16 Dec 2024 06 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 2178 of 2025 Povier v Republic of Vanuatu Justice Viran Molisa Trief 05 Nov 2025 05 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Civil 02 of 2025 Kenneth v Veremaito Justice Viran Molisa Trief 05 Nov 2025 05 Nov 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 05 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Estapas Justice Viran Molisa Trief 28 Oct 2025 29 Oct 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 10 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Molisah Justice Oliver Saksak 03 Oct 2025 27 Oct 2025
Supreme Court Probate 2572 of 2024 Jolina v Nauen Deputy Master Aurélie Tamseul 17 Sep 2025 15 Oct 2025
Supreme Court Civil 2728 of 2024 Jimmy v Parliamentary Management Board Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 19 Aug 2025 02 Oct 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 3258 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Simeon Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 18 Sep 2025 18 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Civil 2711 of 2025 Wehbe v Johnson Justice Maree MacKenzie 16 Sep 2025 16 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1316 of 2025 Kai v Public Prosecutor Justice Maree MacKenzie 15 Sep 2025 15 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 3258 of 2024 Seule v Public Prosecutor Justice Maree MacKenzie 08 Sep 2025 09 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 2473 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Willie Justice Viran Molisa Trief 05 Sep 2025 05 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 2468 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Boktoto Justice Viran Molisa Trief 05 Sep 2025 05 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 2152 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Selona Justice Viran Molisa Trief 03 Sep 2025 03 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1122 of 2025 Family Rongo v South Santo Island Tribunal Justice Viran Molisa Trief 02 Sep 2025 02 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Civil 261 of 2025 Lava v Saksak Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 27 Aug 2025 27 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Civil 2280 of 2024 Mystery Island Tourism Holdings Limited v Yasifu Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 25 Aug 2025 25 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Civil 2189 of 2023 Nimbtick v Teaching Service Commission Justice Maree MacKenzie 20 Mar 2025 21 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1645 of 2025 Teaching Service Commission v Vanuatu Teachers’ Union Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie 04 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1659 of 2025 Shefa Provincial Government Council v Timbaland Limited Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie 05 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1992 of 2025 Shem Construction v The Republic of Vanuatu Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 05 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1996 of 2025 Kalsakau v Kalsakau Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie 07 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal 2125 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Iatikrau Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie 11 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1702 of 2025 Pakshirajan v Foreign Service Board Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Maree Mackenzie 08 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1818 of 2025 Arnhambat v Bred (Vanuatu) Limited Hon Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon Justice Dudley Aru; Hon Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 08 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1692 of 2025 Garae v Cranois Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Maree Mackenzie 07 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1727 of 2025 Republic of Vanuatu v Pierre Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Maree MacKenzie 06 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1878 of 2025 Lapi v Ifira Trustees Limited Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree Mackenzie 08 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1914 of 2025 Noanalam v Wilson Hon. Chief Justice V Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree Mackenzie 05 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal 2147 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Barnabas Garae Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’Regan; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Maree Mackenzie 11 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1944 of 2025 Daniel v Tao Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice Mark O’regan; Hon. Justice Anthony Besanko; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin P Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Maree Mackenzie 05 Aug 2025 14 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 876 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Ngwera Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 03 Jun 2025 13 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 3812 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Worla Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 04 Aug 2025 13 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1055 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Siel Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 03 Jun 2025 13 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1308 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Willie Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 20 May 2025 12 Aug 2025
Magistrates Court Matrimonial 1906 of 2024 Daniel v Daniel Magistrate Philip Toaliu 17 Jul 2025 08 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 3258 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Seule Justice Maree MacKenzie 07 Jul 2025 06 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1778 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Tarbeau Justice Dudley Aru 01 Aug 2025 01 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Judicial Review 3832 of 2024 Voccor v Garae Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 22 Apr 2025 29 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1633 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Takau Justice Dudley Aru 29 Jul 2025 29 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1631 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Sope Justice Dudley Aru 28 Jul 2025 28 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 713 of 2023 Public Prosecutor v Ialien Justice Oliver Saksak 02 Jul 2025 28 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 661 of 2022 Public Prosecutor v Kelep Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 20 Sep 2022 25 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Civil 3171 of 2021 Mariango v Kanegai Justice Viran Molisa Trief 21 Jul 2025 21 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1939 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Halele Justice Maree MacKenzie 14 Jul 2025 18 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1324 of 2022 Morris v Norman Justice Viran Molisa Trief 08 Apr 2025 18 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Civil 2053 of 2020 Jong Phil Shin v Republic of Vanuatu Justice Viran Molisa Trief 17 Jul 2025 17 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Probate 3713 of 2024 In The Estate of Taut Louis Paul Justice Dudley Aru 11 Jul 2025 11 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1123 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Garae Justice Beverleigh Kanas Joshua 20 May 2025 10 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 2150 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Iatikrau Justice Oliver Saksak 02 Dec 2024 01 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Judicial Review 3785 of 2024 Vanuapuru v Republic of Vanuatu Justice Viran Molisa Trief 27 Jun 2025 30 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1785 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Kamisak Justice Oliver Saksak 24 Jun 2025 27 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 963 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Kamisak Justice Oliver Saksak 24 Jun 2025 27 Jun 2025
Island Court Civil 3068 of 2024 Kalotrip v Kalpoi Justice F. Thomas (Presiding Justice); Justice L. Sakita (Member); Justice T. Shem Arlie (Member) 25 Jun 2025 25 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Civil 146 of 2023 Kalsakau v Kalsakau Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 12 Dec 2023 13 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1341 of 2022 Ifira Trustees Limited v Lapi Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 02 Jun 2025 13 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Judicial Review 1223 of 2025 Pakshirajan v Foreign Service Board Justice Oliver Saksak 21 May 2025 13 Jun 2025
Supreme Court Civil 3275 of 2023 Tetui v Republic of Vanuatu Justice Oliver Saksak 28 Apr 2025 12 Jun 2025
Magistrates Court Criminal 793 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Orambat Magistrate Nixon Lipa Pantutun 23 Jun 2025 23 May 2025
Supreme Court Civil Appeal 3803 of 2024 Niluan v Numake Justice Oliver Saksak 20 May 2025 20 May 2025
Magistrates Court Criminal 792of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Mulunruaru Magistrate Nixon Lipa Pantutun 20 May 2025 20 May 2025
Magistrates Court Criminal 741 of 2022 Public Prosecutor v Muramur Magistrate Nixon Lipa Pantutun 20 May 2025 20 May 2025
Magistrates Court Criminal 773 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Maltock Magistrate Nixon Lipa Pantutun 20 May 2025 20 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 107 of 2025 Kuatpen v Lal Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 07 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 208 of 2025 Molbarav v Republic of Vanuatu Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Dudly Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 06 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3140 of 2024 Ropo v Presbyterian Church Of New Hebrides Association Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 06 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 674 of 2025 Malachi v Taur Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 06 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 3694 of 2024 Lop v Kaukare Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief 06 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 856 of 2025 Sope v Kalulu Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 05 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Criminal Appeal 740 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Taleo Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief 05 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 683 of 2025 Wells v Naiser Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran MolisaTrief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 08 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 857 of 2025 Tarinu v Kalsong Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 05 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 941 of 2025 Northern Island Stevedoring Company Limited v Republic of Vanuatu Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 08 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 307 of 2025 Tafla v Kasiken Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief 07 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1024 of 2025 Dai v Aore Coastal Development Ltd Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Oliver Saksak; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 12 May 2025 16 May 2025
Court of Appeal Civil Appeal 1022 of 2025 Malasikoto v Nalwang Hon. Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek; Hon. Justice John Mansfield; Hon. Justice Raynor Asher; Hon. Justice Dudley Aru; Hon. Justice Edwin Goldsbrough; Hon. Justice Viran Molisa Trief 12 May 2025 16 May 2025
Supreme Court Judicial Review 1966 of 2024 Silhapath v National Coordinator of the Custom Land Management Office Justice Viran Molisa Trief 14 May 2025 14 May 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1508 of 2024 Timbaland Limited v Shefa Provincial Government Council Justice Oliver Saksak 27 Feb 2025 12 May 2025
Supreme Court Land Appeal 2159 of 2017 [old ref. Land Appeal 13 of 1996] William v Massing Justice Viran Molisa Trief 28 Apr 2025 05 May 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 870 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Rarua Justice Viran Molisa Trief 30 Apr 2025 30 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 1908 of 2020 Public Prosecutor v Joe Justice Viran Molisa Trief 30 Apr 2025 30 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Judicial Review 917 of 2025 Rantes v Minister of Trade and Commerce Justice Viran Molisa Trief 30 Apr 2025 30 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 512 of 2021 Public Prosecutor v Walvilo Justice Viran Molisa Trief 11 Apr 2025 30 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 3665 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v John Justice Maree MacKenzie 29 Apr 2025 29 Apr 2025
Magistrates Court Criminal 849 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Ismael Magistrate Nixon Lipa Pantutun 29 Apr 2025 29 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 51 of 2023 Public Prosecutor v Boedovo Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 26 Mar 2025 28 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 381 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Shem Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 14 Apr 2025 25 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 579 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Lulu Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 14 Apr 2025 25 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 471 of 2023 Public Prosecutor v Miljkovic Justice Dudley Aru 25 Apr 2025 25 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 194 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Fred Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 18 Feb 2025 24 Apr 2025
Magistrates Court Criminal 441 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Kalmet Senior Magistrate Florence Sam 24 Apr 2025 24 Apr 2025
Magistrates Court Criminal 439 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Shem Senior Magistrate Florence Sam 24 Apr 2025 24 Apr 2025
Island Court Declaration 493 of 2025 Chichirua v Chichirua Justice Felix Thomas (Presiding Justice); Justice Lutu Sakita (Member); Justice T. Shem Arlie (Member) 23 Apr 2025 23 Apr 2025
Island Court Debt 1043 of 2025 Nikara v John Justice F. Thomas (Presiding Justice); Justice L Sakita (Member); Justice T. Shem Arlie (Member) 22 Apr 2025 22 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 939 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Leo Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 14 Apr 2025 17 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 938 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Manix Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 14 Apr 2025 17 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 747 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Malsak Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 14 Apr 2025 17 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 600 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Manlungep Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 14 Apr 2025 17 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 581 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Vari Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 14 Apr 2025 17 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 580 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Lui Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 14 Apr 2025 17 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 401 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Salerua Chief Justice Vincent Lunabek 14 Apr 2025 17 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 343 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Poita Justice Josaia Naigulevu 14 Mar 2025 17 Apr 2025
Supreme Court 24/3272 SC/CIVL Bred (Vanuatu) Limited v Arnhambat Justice M A Mackenzie 19 Mar 2025 10 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Civil 3272 of 2024 Bred (Vanuatu) Limited v Arnhambat Justice Maree MacKenzie 19 Mar 2025 10 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 3335 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Lawac Justice Maree MacKenzie 22 Nov 2024 03 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 870 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Rarua Justice Viran Molisa Trief 11 Mar 2025 01 Apr 2025
Supreme Court Civil 343 of 2024 Tarigui v Toa Justice Viran Molisa Trief 31 Mar 2025 31 Mar 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 2697 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Salemumu Justice Maree MacKenzie 18 Feb 2025 26 Mar 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 2447 of 2023 Public Prosecutor v Borenga Justice Edwin Goldsbrough 26 Mar 2025 26 Mar 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 3794 of 2024 Public Prosecutor v Rihai Justice Maree MacKenzie 03 Dec 2024 25 Mar 2025
Supreme Court Civil 1486 of 2021 Seksek v Melwe Consultancy Justice Viran Molisa Trief 02 Sep 2024 24 Mar 2025
Supreme Court Criminal 144 of 2025 Public Prosecutor v Kaunak Justice Josaia Naigulevu 10 Mar 2025 21 Mar 2025
Supreme Court Land Appeal 2169 of 2017 Kalmermer v Kalmet Justice Dudley Aru 20 Mar 2025 20 Mar 2025
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