JEEVAAGANTH A/L KUNASIGRAN (AKUAN LISAN)

JEEVAAGANTH A/L KUNASIGRAN (AKUAN LISAN)

The court held that the sentence of six years imprisonment from date of re-arrest 8.3.2023, two years AADK supervision and one stroke of the cane is within the statutory range and proportionate given the evidence and absence of reasonable doubt in the accused's defence; the mitigation offered did not warrant...

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Citation
PA-62D-159-04/2023 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Parties
Prosecutor: PENDAKWARAYA; Accused: JEEVAGANTH A/L KUNASIGARAN
Court
Sessions Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
14 February 2025
Case Number
PA-62D-159-04/2023 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Drug Offence / Post Conviction Sentencing / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against sentence dismissed; original sentence confirmed.
Legal Topics
Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 Section 39 C(1), Caning, AADK Supervision, Mitigation Family Care
Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 Section 39 C(1) Caning AADK Supervision Mitigation Family Care

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Parties

PENDAKWARAYA

Prosecutor

JEEVAGANTH A/L KUNASIGARAN

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Drug Offence / Post Conviction Sentencing / Appeal Against Sentence

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of six years imprisonment, two years AADK supervision and one cane is within the statutory range and appropriate under Section 39C(1) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952
  2. 2 Whether the accused's personal mitigation (caring for a sick mother) justifies a lighter sentence
  3. 3 Whether the accused raised reasonable doubt during defence

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the sentence of six years imprisonment from date of re-arrest 8.3.2023, two years AADK supervision and one stroke of the cane is within the statutory range and proportionate given the evidence and absence of reasonable doubt in the accused's defence; the mitigation offered did not warrant reducing the sentence.

Court Disposition

Appeal against sentence dismissed; original sentence confirmed.

Orders

  • Sentence of imprisonment for six (6) years from date of re-arrest 8.3.2023 confirmed.
  • Two (2) years AADK supervision ordered upon release.