JAYSAKTHI A/L MANIMARAN

JAYSAKTHI A/L MANIMARAN

The court exercised its discretion under s.310 KTJ and allowed the application to amend the Notice of Appeal because applicant provided credible justification for the delay (former counsel's oversight), ratified the supporting affidavit, there was no real prejudice to the prosecution, the appeal against conviction was already timely filed and the Sessions Court's grounds of decision were not yet available; prospect of success on sentence was reserved to appeal.

Citation
JA-44-46-10/2025 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Pemohon: JAYSAKTHI A/L MANIMARAN; Responden: PENDAKWA RAYA
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
19 December 2025
Case Number
JA-44-46-10/2025 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Permohonan Jenayah (permohonan Meminda Notis Rayuan) / Permohonan Di Bawah S.310 Kanun Tatacara Jenayah Untuk Membenarkan Pindaan Notis Rayuan Terhadap Hukuman
Outcome
Notis Usul dibenarkan
Legal Topics
Section 310 Criminal Procedure Code, Amendment of Notice of Appeal, Extension of Time, Solicitor‑affirmed Affidavit, Merits of Sentence Appeal
Source Language
Malay/English
Criminal Procedure Sentencing Drugs Offences Section 310 Criminal Procedure Code Amendment of Notice of Appeal Extension of Time Solicitor‑affirmed Affidavit Merits of Sentence Appeal

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Parties

JAYSAKTHI A/L MANIMARAN

Pemohon

PENDAKWA RAYA

Responden

Procedural Posture

Permohonan Jenayah (permohonan Meminda Notis Rayuan) / Permohonan Di Bawah S.310 Kanun Tatacara Jenayah Untuk Membenarkan Pindaan Notis Rayuan Terhadap Hukuman

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether affidavit affirmed by solicitor is irregular and whether subsequent ratification cures it
  2. 2 Whether delay in seeking amendment/out of time is justifiable under s.310
  3. 3 Whether applicant has reasonable prospect of success on appeal against sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The court exercised its discretion under s.310 KTJ and allowed the application to amend the Notice of Appeal because applicant provided credible justification for the delay (former counsel's oversight), ratified the supporting affidavit, there was no real prejudice to the prosecution, the appeal against conviction was already timely filed and the Sessions Court's grounds of decision were not yet available; prospect of success on sentence was reserved to appeal.

Court Disposition

Notis Usul dibenarkan

Orders

  • Notis Usul dalam Lampiran 1 dibenarkan.
  • Notis Rayuan Terpinda hendaklah difailkan dalam masa 14 hari dari tarikh 19.12.2025.