16 Nov 2021
AHMAD FARID BIN MOHAMMAD NASIR [Jabatan Peguam Negara]
- Citation
- B-05(M)-278-07/2019 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
- Court
- M
- Case number
- B-05(M)-278-07/2019 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
The Court held the firearm was discharged while the robbery was being committed (the events form a single transaction) and the prosecution proved identity and intent by witness identification and ballistic/serviceability evidence; non‑calling of Najmi did not justify s114(g) adverse inference because ownership was not material and the prosecution offered the witness; statements in police reports under s27 were not relied on as substantive evidence but the accused's conduct in pointing out the firearm was admissible (s8/s27). Therefore conviction and death sentence for the 1st Appellant was up…