The hearing of Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde’s application seeking leave to judicially review decisions made by the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) and the President of the Republic of Fiji to suspend his salary, allowances, and benefits did not proceed today.
The matter was set for hearing before Justice Savenaca Banuve, however, a notice pasted outside the courtroom stated the judge will not be sitting for any civil matter this week.
The application filed on October 20 this year challenges what Mr Pryde describes as unconstitutional, unreasonable, and unlawful actions by both respondents.
According to court documents filed, Mr Pryde is seeking to quash the JSC’s recommendation and the President’s subsequent decision made on July 25, 2025, which ordered the suspension of his salary and benefits “until further notice.”
The suspension, according to the JSC, stemmed from alleged breaches of Mr Pryde’s service agreement and conditions outlined in a letter issued on January 7, 2025.
Mr Pryde, who is currently in New Zealand, is represented by A.K. Lawyers.
