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Malaysia Case Law

Sealing and labelling of exhibits
  • 3 May 2023

    AZRUL ASYRAFF BIN AZALAN

    Citation
    JH-82D-1-01/2021 (Mahkamah Majistret)
    Court
    Magistrates' Court
    Case number
    JH-82D-1-01/2021 (Mahkamah Majistret)

    The court found material contradictions as to where the urine bottle was sealed which caused a break in the chain of custody and created a real possibility of contamination or mix-up with other officers' samples; the prosecution failed to prove identity of the specimen beyond reasonable doubt and failed to conduct a comprehensive investigation, therefore no prima facie case was made and the accused was acquitted and discharged.