XXXX v Mahkamah Tentera Divisyen Keempat Infantri Malaysia

01f-5-02-2022w Federal Court (Mahkamah Persekutuan) 19 September 2022 • 01(f)-5-02/2022(W)

Catchwords

In this appeal, the appellant was court-martialled and found guilty for the offence of desertion under section 54(1)(a) of the Armed Forces Act 1972 [Act 77] by the respondent. He was sentenced to three months imprisonment and dishonourable discharge from His Majesty’s service. The appellant challenged the respondent’s decision by way of judicial review proceedings. He was unsuccessful at both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Practice Areas

In this appeal, the appellant was court-martialled and found guilty for the offence of desertion under section 54(1)(a) of the Armed Forces Act 1972 Act 77 by the respondent. He was sentenced to three months imprisonment and dishonourable discharge from His Majesty’s service. The appellant challenged the respondent’s decision by way of judicial review proceedings. He was unsuccessful at both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

Judges (3)

Mary Lim Thiam Suan Coram Mohamad Zabidin bin Mohd Diah Coram Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat Delivered

Parties (2)

Mahkamah Tentera Divisyen Keempat Infantri Malaysia Respondent Xxxx Appellant

Case Significance

XXXX v Mahkamah Tentera Divisyen Keempat Infantri Malaysia is a Federal Court (Mahkamah Persekutuan) decision dated September 19, 2022 (citation: 01f-5-02-2022w). The panel comprised Mary Lim Thiam Suan, Mohamad Zabidin bin Mohd Diah and Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat, with Tengku Maimun binti Tuan Mat delivering the judgment.

What was the outcome of XXXX v Mahkamah Tentera Divisyen Keempat Infantri Malaysia?

XXXX v Mahkamah Tentera Divisyen Keempat Infantri Malaysia is a Federal Court decision dated September 19, 2022. The case was heard by Mary Lim Thiam Suan. See the full judgment for details.