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Enhanced penalty for family member (section 326a penal code)
  • 13 Jul 2022

    [ ] HATMAN RIZA BIN RADZUN

    Citation
    BA-41LB(A)-1-01/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    A
    Case number
    BA-41LB(A)-1-01/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    The High Court dismissed the prosecution's appeal because the Magistrate did not misdirect in law: the Magistrate properly exercised discretion in admitting the video under s9 Evidence Act, properly assessed the totality of prosecution and defence evidence and reasonably found that the defence raised a reasonable doubt as to the accused's intent to cause hurt; those factual findings are entitled to appellate deference and there were no substantial and compelling reasons to disturb them.

    • Causing hurt (section 323 penal code)
    • Enhanced penalty for family member (section 326a penal code)
    • Prima facie case
    • Admissibility and relevance of evidence (evidence act 1950 s9)
    • Standard of appellate review of factual findings