The trial of a 41-year-old former police officer who allegedly raped a 17-year-old girl will start next Monday.
Michael Shalendra Pratap is charged with two counts of rape.
It is alleged that Pratap raped the girl on 22nd of January on two separate occasions in Suva last year.
Pratap pleaded not guilty to his charges.
He is represented by Legal Aid Lawyer Mohammed Yunus.
The trial will be held in the Suva High Court from 23rd to 27th of this month.
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