Prominent lawyer Devanesh Sharma and co-counsel Gul Fatima informed the court this morning that former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke and heart complications on Monday.<\/p>\n
Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem were scheduled to appear for a mention in their ongoing case.<\/p>\n
Saneem is charged with receiving a corrupt benefit, while Sayed-Khaiyum faces a charge of abuse of office.<\/p>\n
Sayed-Khaiyum\u2019s lawyers presented a medical certificate in court and told Chief Justice Salesi Temo that their client is undergoing several tests.<\/p>\n
They said the Aspen Medical-managed Lautoka Hospital has not provided a discharge date.<\/p>\n
Regarding the defense\u2019s application for Sayed-Khaiyum to travel overseas for medical treatment, the lawyers confirmed they had received the State\u2019s affidavit and requested time to respond.<\/p>\n
They intend to gather more evidence about his current medical condition.<\/p>\n
The prosecution did not object to the request.<\/p>\n
The matter has been adjourned to the 1st of next month to address pending issues, including bail.<\/p>\n
Chief Justice Temo also conveyed his well wishes to Sayed-Khaiyum, wishing him a speedy recovery.<\/p>\n
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