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Malaysia Case Law

Incest (prohibited relationship)
  • 17 Dec 2025

    RAHNI BIN MAT SUDIN

    Citation
    AB-42JSKLB-2-07/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    AB-42JSKLB-2-07/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    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…