Supreme Court dismisses claim for state reimbursement of witness costs and defense lawyer fees paid by lower court.

The Supreme Court dismissed the applicant's claim for reimbursement of witness costs and defense counsel fees previously paid by the Court of Appeal. The applicant argued that these expenses should be covered by the state as part of the criminal proceedings, while the state contended that such costs are borne by the parties involved. The court ruled that the state is not liable for these specific litigation expenses incurred during the lower court proceedings.