TEH GEOK CHIN

TEH GEOK CHIN

The Court found the trial judge complied with s173(b) CPC: the charge and consequences were explained in a language the accused understood, the facts and exhibits were shown and admitted, and the plea was voluntary and unequivocal; accordingly s305 CPC barred any appeal against conviction. The application to amend the petition was refused and both the conviction and the sentence of life imprisonment (running from 18.04.2019) with 12 strokes were upheld.

Citation
J-05(SH)-526-11/2023 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
Parties
Appellant/perayu: Teh Geok Chin; Respondent/public Prosecutor: Pendakwa Raya
Court
SH
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
25 June 2025
Case Number
J-05(SH)-526-11/2023 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Application to amend petition refused; appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld.
Legal Topics
Guilty Plea, Appeal Against Conviction, Recording of Plea (s173 Cpc), Limitation of Appeal After Plea (s305 Cpc), Dangerous Drugs (s39 B ADB 1952), Sentencing Life Imprisonment
Source Language
Malay/English
Criminal Law Drug Offences Criminal Procedure Constitutional Law Guilty Plea Appeal Against Conviction Recording of Plea (s173 Cpc) Limitation of Appeal After Plea (s305 Cpc) +2 more

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Parties

Teh Geok Chin

Appellant/perayu

Pendakwa Raya

Respondent/public Prosecutor

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an appellant who pleaded guilty may appeal against conviction
  2. 2 Whether the trial court complied with s173(b) Criminal Procedure Code when recording the guilty plea
  3. 3 Whether the appellant understood the nature and consequences of the plea including available punishments

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found the trial judge complied with s173(b) CPC: the charge and consequences were explained in a language the accused understood, the facts and exhibits were shown and admitted, and the plea was voluntary and unequivocal; accordingly s305 CPC barred any appeal against conviction. The application to amend the petition was refused and both the conviction and the sentence of life imprisonment (running from 18.04.2019) with 12 strokes were upheld.

Court Disposition

Application to amend petition refused; appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence upheld.

Orders

  • Application to amend Petition of Appeal denied
  • Appeal against conviction dismissed