Two magistrates, Geeta Chandan-Edmond and Chandra Sohan, were yesterday given their marching orders by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), which they have both accused of denying them a fair process.
Chandan-Edmond, who was a serving city magistrate, was said to be discharged from duty due to absenteeism, but a statement from her attorney implied a link between her dismissal and her presiding over the trial of Samuel Hinds Jnr, son of the Prime Minister Samuel Hinds, who she was due to sentence yesterday after finding him guilty of assault.
Sohan was said to be fired over issues with records from
