The Lusaka magistrate court has dismissed former Finance Bank board chairperson, Rajani Mahtani’s application to compel the state to avail documents intended to be used as evidence.
Lusaka resident magistrate Kenneth Mulife dismissed the application saying it lacked merit further ordering that the matter proceed to trial.
Dr Mahtani’s lawyer, John Sangwa was seeking access to the list of witnesses as well as other materials in state prosecutors, possession.
Mr. Sangwa had stated in his application that access to the said documents would enable the defense prepare adequately.
This is in a case in which Dr Mahtani, his Management Secretary, Parvathi Nachimuthu and Corporate Administrator, Chisha Mutale are facing charges of forgery.
The trio, are alleged to have fraudulently acquired 58 percent shares in Zambezi Portland Cement, which they registered with the patents and companies registration agency.
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The Mahtani case will only be concluded at the end of the world, not now!!!
Isn’t it logical to provide the other party with the bundle of documents to enable them prepare their defence. Or is it supposed to be some sort of ambush?
The magistrate is on firm ground on this decision no .2. There is nothing wrong with the decision of the court.