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Presumption under s37(da) akta dadah berbahaya 1952
  • 12 Dec 2024

    MOHD IKHMAL AFIQ BIN SHAMSHURI

    Citation
    KA-45-10-11/2021 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    KA-45-10-11/2021 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    Although prosecution established prima facie possession and relied on statutory presumption of distribution for the large quantity of methamphetamine, the investigation failed to secure testimony of a material occupant-witness (Ashraf) and contained material inconsistencies among prosecution witnesses; these investigative failures and resulting gaps created reasonable doubt such that the prosecution did not discharge its burden beyond reasonable doubt, requiring acquittal and discharge of the accused.

    • Possession
    • Custody and control
    • Knowledge
    • Distribution/trafficking
    • Prima facie burden
    • Presumption under s37(da) akta dadah berbahaya 1952