RAHNI BIN MAT SUDIN

RAHNI BIN MAT SUDIN

The High Court found the Sessions Judge erred in concluding the defence raised reasonable doubt; the complainant was credible and her account of three rapes was corroborated by medical findings of old hymenal tears, a psychological report indicating trauma, and forensic evidence from the defendant's phone including sexual images and WhatsApp communications indicating sexual interest and capability; absence of a potency test was not fatal where other evidence established sexual capacity; accordingly the acquittal was set aside, defendant convicted on three counts under s.376B and sentenced to concurrent 10-year terms with credit for remand.

Citation
AB-42JSKLB-2-07/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Parties
Prosecutor: Pendakwa Raya; Defendant: Rahni bin Mat Sudin
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
17 December 2025
Case Number
AB-42JSKLB-2-07/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal (sexual Offences) / Appeal Judgment (high Court)
Outcome
Appeal by prosecution allowed; acquittal by Sessions Court set aside; defendant convicted on all three counts under section 376B Penal Code.
Legal Topics
Rape, Child Sexual Abuse, Incest (prohibited Relationship), Credibility of Complainant, Forensic Digital Evidence, Potency/medical Incapacity
Source Language
Malay/English
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Evidence Rape Child Sexual Abuse Incest (prohibited Relationship) Credibility of Complainant Forensic Digital Evidence +1 more

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Parties

Pendakwa Raya

Prosecutor

Rahni bin Mat Sudin

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal (sexual Offences) / Appeal Judgment (high Court)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Sessions Judge erred in finding the defence raised reasonable doubt
  2. 2 Whether the complainant's evidence was credible and proved penetration
  3. 3 Whether digital images/videos with modified timestamps could be relied on and their evidential weight

Ratio Decidendi

The High Court found the Sessions Judge erred in concluding the defence raised reasonable doubt; the complainant was credible and her account of three rapes was corroborated by medical findings of old hymenal tears, a psychological report indicating trauma, and forensic evidence from the defendant's phone including sexual images and WhatsApp communications indicating sexual interest and capability; absence of a potency test was not fatal where other evidence established sexual capacity; accordingly the acquittal was set aside, defendant convicted on three counts under s.376B and sentenced to concurrent 10-year terms with credit for remand.

Court Disposition

Appeal by prosecution allowed; acquittal by Sessions Court set aside; defendant convicted on all three counts under section 376B Penal Code.

Orders

  • Acquittal by Sessions Court set aside
  • Defendant found guilty and convicted on three counts under section 376B Kanun Keseksaan