AG, DPP seek CoA authority in Morupisi case

Today (Tuesday), the prosecution is appearing before the CoA seeking to send the former Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP) to jail to serve the seven-year sentence that was imposed on him by the apex court. In the appeal, the AG and DPP explained that the High Court has no jurisdiction to interfere with the CoA's decision. "The High Court doesn't have jurisdiction to review and set aside the decision of the CoA. Its rescission jurisdiction over the exercise of CoA's discretion ought to be invoked exceptionally," said the State.

The appeal is against a judgment of the High Court issued on January 3, 2025, which ultimately released Morupisi from jail following his challenge of the jail sentence he was given by CoA. Morupisi based his review application on the grounds that the CoA violated his rights by playing to the Executive as he felt the decision might have been influenced by the higher powers. Now the State in its attempt to dispute Morupisi's claim, has argued that there was no basis on any standard for reviewing and setting aside the decision of the CoA.