Puisne Judge Susantha Nandadeva Balapatabendi was traditionally sworn in to Fiji’s judiciary today .
Judge Balapatabendi took the oath of office before His Excellency the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.
This morning’s swearing-in ceremony took place at the President’s Office in Government House and was witnessed by the Chief Justice Judge Anthony Gates and Acting chief registrar Shanon Toutou.
Judge Balapatabendi will serve as the Puisne Judge to the High Court of Fiji.
The new puisne judge comes with vast experience in the legal field including a Master of Laws (Commercial Law) from Queen Mary College at the University of London.
Prior to this appointment Mr Balapatabendi was the Senior State Counsel, at the Attorney General’s department in Sri Lanka.