26 Jun 2025
Mohammad Abdullah Bin Mohamed [ ]
- Citation
- N-05(M)-328-08/2023 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
- Court
- M
- Case number
- N-05(M)-328-08/2023 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
The Court upheld the conviction because SP18, aged 15 at testimony, possessed sufficient intelligence and understanding of oath so the absence of a formal preliminary inquiry was not fatal; SP18's eyewitness account was corroborated by forensic post‑mortem evidence showing severe blunt abdominal injuries consistent with repeated strong force and causative of death; appellant's alibi and denials were bare, afterthought assertions and failed to create reasonable doubt; accordingly conviction under s302 and the imposed sentence were safe and affirmed.