10 Oct 2025
GOPALAKRISHNAN A/L NADARAJA
- Citation
- BA-45A-128-08/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
- Court
- High Court
- Case number
- BA-45A-128-08/2022 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
The prosecution failed to prove a prima facie case because it did not establish beyond reasonable doubt that the accused had the requisite knowledge and exclusive control/power of disposal over the drugs; crucial material witnesses (Somma Kumaran and Raj) were not called and the investigation to trace them was insufficient; DNA evidence indicated other contributors in the locked room and CCTV was not produced; these gaps created reasonable doubt and required acquittal without calling the accused to enter defence.