CHE AZIAN @ ZULAZLI BIN CHE IBERAHIM v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya]
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CHE AZIAN @ ZULAZLI BIN CHE IBERAHIM v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya] is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated January 3, 2026 (citation: da-42jsks-3-05-2025). <p>The appellant was convicted of raping his stepdaughter under s.376(B)(1) of the Penal Code and sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment and 3 strokes of the cane. The key issues on appeal were the credibility of the victim's testimony and the appellant's alibi defence. The High Court dismissed the appeal, finding no merit in the appellant's grounds and affirming both conviction and sentence.</p> The case was decided by Mohd Rosli bin Yusoff. Counsel appearing: Nik Nur Adila Binti Mat Zaidan (prosecution counsel), Wan Norfarhan Liyana Binti Wan Baharunddin (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The appellant was convicted of raping his stepdaughter under s.376(B)(1) of the Penal Code and sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment and 3 strokes of the cane. The key issues on appeal were the credibility of the victim's testimony and the appellant's alibi defence. The High Court dismissed the appeal, finding no merit in the appellant's grounds and affirming both conviction and sentence.
What was the outcome of CHE AZIAN @ ZULAZLI BIN CHE IBERAHIM v Pendakwa Raya [Pendakwa Raya]?
<p>The appellant was convicted of raping his stepdaughter under s.376(B)(1) of the Penal Code and sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment and 3 strokes of...