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Malaysia Case Law

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  • 24 Aug 2023

    THAVAKUMARAN A/L PALANIANDY

    Citation
    BA-45A-166-12/2021 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    BA-45A-166-12/2021 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    Despite chemical confirmation of Cannabis and its weight, the prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case because material contradictions and unexplained gaps in the police evidence regarding custody, transfer, and documentary discrepancies undermined the continuity and reliability of the chain of custody and the credibility of key witness evidence (SP2). The inconsistencies defeated the prosecution's case on maximum assessment.