Pendakwa Raya [Timbalan Pendakwa Raya (TPR), Jabatan Peguam Negara] v 1. ) MURUKAN A/L RAMAKRISHNAN 2. ) RAJA SEKAR SELVAM
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Pendakwa Raya [Timbalan Pendakwa Raya (TPR), Jabatan Peguam Negara] v 1. ) MU... is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated May 26, 2025 (citation: w-05lb-401-09-2023). <p>The prosecution appealed after two accused were acquitted of drug trafficking charges involving cannabis, methamphetamine, heroin, and monoacetylmorphines found in a condominium. The Court of Appeal, by a 2-1 majority, dismissed the prosecution's appeal, finding gaps in the prosecution's evidence regarding possession of the drugs in the master bedroom and the unexplained existence of a mystery pink bag. The dissenting judge would have allowed the appeal and called the accused to enter defence The panel comprised Azmi bin Ariffin, Che Mohd Ruzima bin Ghazali and Choo Kah Sing, with Azmi bin Ariffin delivering the judgment. Counsel appearing: Aiswarya Devi (counsel for respondent), Aznee Salmie binti Ahmad (prosecution counsel), Sean Dudley (counsel for respondent), Y Sheelan (counsel for respondent).
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The prosecution appealed after two accused were acquitted of drug trafficking charges involving cannabis, methamphetamine, heroin, and monoacetylmorphines found in a condominium. The Court of Appeal, by a 2-1 majority, dismissed the prosecution's appeal, finding gaps in the prosecution's evidence regarding possession of the drugs in the master bedroom and the unexplained existence of a mystery pink bag. The dissenting judge would have allowed the appeal and called the accused to enter defence.
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<p>The prosecution appealed after two accused were acquitted of drug trafficking charges involving cannabis, methamphetamine, heroin, and monoacetylmo...