30 Jul 2024
1. ) MOHD RAZIN BIN RAZALI 2. ) MOHAMAD FAIZAL BIN AHMAD ZAKI
- Citation
- KA-46SOM-3-12/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- KA-46SOM-3-12/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
The court held that s14 Act 747 permits special protective measures without advance notice and that the earlier closed inquiry and order for typed/video evidence were lawful; however, because PW1's own testimony during prosecution examination revealed details that effectively identified the witness and because PW1 functioned as an active agent provocateur whose credibility required direct confrontation, protection was no longer necessary. Consequently the trial court's order that PW1 give further evidence as an ordinary sworn witness was upheld subject to in‑camera hearing (no public gallery)…