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Malaysia Case Law

Use of weapon (parang)
  • 6 May 2025

    JEYABALAN A/L KUMARASAMY

    Citation
    PB-42S-1-09/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    PB-42S-1-09/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    The High Court found the Sessions Court's assessment of the prosecution evidence to be cogent and consistent, rejected the appellant's self-defence/provocation claim as unsubstantiated, and held that the appellant's deliberate retrieval and use of a parang causing multiple severe injuries established guilt under section 326; however, in exercise of discretion the court reduced the sentence from seven to six years and set aside the fine after considering mitigating factors (age, first offender, familial responsibilities).