High Court, Johor Bahru Parties to the Suit: Plaintiff: Public Prosecutor Defendant: Thiruselvan Richard a/l Balakrishnan Case Type: Criminal Overview of the Case: Police, acting on a tip-off, raided a two-story house. The house was empty and locked when they arrived. After breaking in and securing the premises, three men,...
High Court, Muar Parties to the Suit: Plaintiff: Public Prosecutor Defendants: 2 unnamed accused Relevant Provisions: This case involved a criminal prosecution under the Penal Code and the Evidence Act 1950, specifically, Section 302 of the Penal Code, Section 34 of the Penal Code, Section 26 of the Evidence...
Federal Court, Putrajaya Parties to the Suit: Plaintiff: Public Prosecutor Defendant: Azmi bin Sharom Case Type: Criminal Reference Relevant Provisions: This case centered on a direct challenge to the Sedition Act 1948 and its relationship with the Federal Constitution, specifically, Article 10(1)(a), Article 10(2)(a), Article 162(1) and Article 4(1) Overview of...
Court of Appeal, Putrajaya Parties to the Suit: Appellants: Ho Kok Leong (First Appellant) and Soo Yoke Sin (Second Appellant) Respondent: Public Prosecutor Case Type: Criminal Appeal Relevant Provisions: This case centered on the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 ("DDA 1952"), specifically Section 39B(1)(a) and Section 37(da) Overview of the Case: The Appellants,...
High Court, Kuala Lumpur Parties to the Suit: Appellant: Haris Fathillah bin Mohamed Ibrahim Respondent: Public Prosecutor Case Type: Criminal Appeal Relevant Provisions: This case centered on the interpretation and application of the Sedition Act 1948 (Act 15), specifically, Section 4(1)(b), Section 3(1) and Section 3(3). Overview of the Case: The Appellant,...
High Court, Shah Alam Parties to the Suit: Appellant: Public Prosecutor Respondent: Badrul Hisham bin Shaharin Case Type: Criminal Appeal Relevant Provisions: Peaceful Assembly Act 2009 specifically Section 9(1), Section 3, Section 19 Overview of the Case: The Respondent, Badrul Hisham bin Shaharin, was charged in the Sessions Court with failing to...
High Court, Kuala Lumpur Parties to the Suit: Appellant: Mohd Rafizi bin Ramli Respondent: Public Prosecutor Case Type: Criminal Appeal Relevant Provisions: Sections 8(1)(c)(iii) and 8(1)(c)(iv) of the Official Secrets Act 1972 Overview of the Case This was a criminal appeal to the High Court against a conviction and sentence handed down...
Federal Court, Putrajaya Parties to the Suit: Appellants: Jaideep Singh Dalip Singh and others Respondents: ASP Mahathir Abdullah Sapawi & Ors Case Type: Criminal Appeals Relevant Provisions: Prevention of Crime Act 1959 (POCA), specifically Section 4(1)(a) and 4(2)(ii). The case also heavily involves Article 5(4) of the Federal Constitution and...
High Court, Kuala Lumpur Parties to the Suit: Applicant: Mohamad Shahid bin Ahmad Respondents: Dato’ Mohamad Fazin bin Mahmud, Timbalan Pengerusi, Lembaga Pencegahan Jenayah & Ors Case Type: Civil Litigation (Judicial Review) Relevant Provisions: Prevention of Crimes Act 1959 (PCA), specifically sections 3, 4, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, and...
Court of Appeal, Putrajaya Parties to the Suit: Appellant: Karpal Singh a/l Ram Singh Respondent: Public Prosecutor Case Type: Criminal Appeal Relevant Provisions: Section 4(1)(b) of the Sedition Act 1948 Overview of the Case The case of Karpal Singh a/l Ram Singh v Public Prosecutor was a criminal appeal that focused on...