[ ] MOHAMAD SYUKRI BIN AHMAD ZANI

[ ] MOHAMAD SYUKRI BIN AHMAD ZANI

The prosecution failed to prove the critical element of lack of consent and did not establish a reliable date or coherent account; material inconsistencies in the complainant's statements and investigative shortcomings meant there was no prima facie case under Seksyen 376(1), requiring acquittal and discharge of the accused.

Citation
DA-62JS-12-10/2022 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Parties
Prosecutor: PENDAKWA RAYA; Accused: Mohamad Syukri bin Ahmad Zani
Court
Sessions Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
24 December 2024
Case Number
DA-62JS-12-10/2022 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Procedural Posture
Criminal Rape (seksyen 376(1) Kanun Keseksaan) / End of Prosecution Case Determination of Prima Facie; Acquittal Ordered
Outcome
Accused acquitted and discharged
Legal Topics
Rape, Consent, Prima Facie, Credibility of Complainant, Investigative Procedure
Source Language
Malay/English
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Evidence Rape Consent Prima Facie Credibility of Complainant Investigative Procedure

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Parties

PENDAKWA RAYA

Prosecutor

Mohamad Syukri bin Ahmad Zani

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Rape (seksyen 376(1) Kanun Keseksaan) / End of Prosecution Case Determination of Prima Facie; Acquittal Ordered

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution proved all elements of rape under Seksyen 376(1) Kanun Keseksaan
  2. 2 Whether the sexual intercourse occurred without the complainant's consent
  3. 3 Whether a prima facie case was established to require the accused to be called to enter defence

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove the critical element of lack of consent and did not establish a reliable date or coherent account; material inconsistencies in the complainant's statements and investigative shortcomings meant there was no prima facie case under Seksyen 376(1), requiring acquittal and discharge of the accused.

Court Disposition

Accused acquitted and discharged

Orders

  • Accused is acquitted and discharged from the charge under Seksyen 376(1) Kanun Keseksaan
  • Bail money returned to the accused