Supreme Court appeal

Matangi Tonga reports Vuna Fa'otusia was charged in January with wrongful interference with the course of justice and using threatening language to police officers in a dispute over a stolen cow.

He was charged and released on bail but was put on the no-fly list.

The Crown's appeal, which is expected to be heard on Friday, alleges the Minister's application did not follow proper procedure.

A bail variation must include an application, supported affidavit and draft order.

The granting of leave by the National Court on Oct 7 saw the court stay the termination of the respective pilots affected.

The appeal Air Niugini filed came before Justice Stephen Kassman on Tuesday this week, however, it was adjourned to next week Monday. It is expected to return before Chief Justice Sir Salamo Injia.

Air Niugini filed the appeal on grounds the judicial review in the National Court is an abuse of process because Air Niugini is subject to Company Act and its decisions cannot be reviewed through a judicial review proceeding.