HOW PEI LIN v Pendakwa Raya
Catchwords
ROAD TRAFFIC: Accident – causing death by reckless or dangerous driving The accused was charged under s. 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 – Whether ingredients of charge proved beyond a reasonable doubt Criminal Procedure – Appeal against conviction and sentence Criminal Procedure – Section 316(b)(ii) CPC read together with section 167 CPC – Whether the conviction of the appellant ought to be substituted for the conviction under s 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 Criminal Procedure – Sentencing – Whether a custodial sentence is appropriate, considering it is not a premeditated offence.
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Case Significance
HOW PEI LIN v Pendakwa Raya is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated January 6, 2026 (citation: jb-41s-2-01-2025). The case was decided by Kalyana Kumar Sockalingam.
Key issues: ROAD TRAFFIC: Accident – causing death by reckless or dangerous driving.
What was the outcome of HOW PEI LIN v Pendakwa Raya?
HOW PEI LIN v Pendakwa Raya is a High Court decision dated January 6, 2026. The case was heard by Kalyana Kumar Sockalingam. See the full judgment for details.