Arshad Mahmodd Chatha v The Queen - SC 58/2006

Criminal – appeal against pre-trial ruling in High Court – whether change of venue necessary for applicant to have fair and impartial trial – whether High Court Judge erred in dismissing s 344A Crimes Act 1961 application for exclusion of evidence obtained pursuant to search warrant – further disclosure and discovery sought – alleged corruption of prosecution witnesses in New Zealand and overseas – challenge to bail condition preventing applicant from leaving New Zealand to “investigate matters relevant to the preparation of his defence” – whether undue delays in investigation and prosecution warranting discharge.CRI 2004 054 4551  18 July 2006