PENDAKWA RAYA Pendakwa Raya TERTUDUH ABU BAKAR @ SUBRAMANIAM
Catchwords
Criminal Trial - s. 39B(1)(a) Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 - The accused was arrested at worker's quarters located within the SAJ water reservoir and brought to the police station - The police together with the accused returned to the SAJ reservoir the next day afternoon- The police seized 9 compressed packs of dried plant material (which was later confirmed as Cannabis) laying on top of the wall around the water tank - The drugs were neatly stacked in a row and left exposed Prima facie case - drugs were in plain sight and can be seen by all and sundry as it was not covered or hidden - mere knowledge of the presence of the drugs on the wall of the tangki, without more, can never constitute possession - the compound of SAJ reservoir not guarded for more than 10 hours until the next day - possibility someone other than accused have the access cannot be discounted - prosecution failed to prove accused was in possession of the drugs Accused acquitted and discharged
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Case Significance
PENDAKWA RAYA Pendakwa Raya TERTUDUH ABU BAKAR @ SUBRAMANIAM is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated October 13, 2025 (citation: ja-45a-1-01-2022). The case was decided by Kan Weng Hin.
Key issues: Accused acquitted and discharged.
What was the outcome of PENDAKWA RAYA Pendakwa Raya TERTUDUH ABU BAKAR @ SUBRAMANIAM?
PENDAKWA RAYA Pendakwa Raya TERTUDUH ABU BAKAR @ SUBRAMANIAM is a High Court decision dated October 13, 2025. The case was heard by Kan Weng Hin. See the full judgment for details.