Justice Mathew Downs
New Zealandjudge5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Justice Mathew Downs is a judge who presided over the case of Mukesh Prashad, addressing the plea of not guilty by reason of insanity and guiding the legal process in a case that has garnered public interest due to its tragic nature.
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Justice Mathew Downs found Wharton insane prior to the hearings.
Charles Wharton detained as special patient after murder of 8-year-old Hamilton boyThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-08-06
New Zealand· 2026-08-06
Justice Downs presided over the case involving Malcolm and Lance Clark regarding the tractor dispute.
High Court orders son to return tractor in bitter Waikato family business rowThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-09-19
New Zealand· 2025-09-19
Justice Mathew Downs presided over Mukesh Prashad's case in the High Court.
South Auckland homicide: Name suppression lapses for Mukesh Prashad, accused of smothering 5-year-old daughterThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-07-01
New Zealand· 2025-07-01
