19 Feb 2025
[TIMBALAN ] Mr Pa-e-din Longsamah
- Citation
- KA-45A-29-06/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- KA-45A-29-06/2023 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
Court found prosecution established a prima facie case: chain of custody intact, chemist confirmed 961.7g cannabis, and accused's oral information and conduct in custody (pointing and guiding police to concealed P27) were admissible under s.27 Evidence Act and established possession and knowledge. Quantity invoked presumption under s.37(da) DDA. Accused convicted under s.39B(1)(a) DDA and sentenced to life imprisonment and 12 strokes under the sentencing discretion afforded by Act 846.