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-402-09-2023). <p>This appeal was heard together with W-05(LB)-401-09/2023 involving the same accused persons charged with drug trafficking involving cannabis, methamphetamine, heroin, and monoacetylmorphines. The Court of Appeal, by a 2-1 majority, dismissed the prosecution's appeal against the acquittal, finding evidential gaps in the prosecution's case regarding possession and knowledge of the drugs.</p> 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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This appeal was heard together with W-05(LB)-401-09/2023 involving the same accused persons charged with drug trafficking involving cannabis, methamphetamine, heroin, and monoacetylmorphines. The Court of Appeal, by a 2-1 majority, dismissed the prosecution's appeal against the acquittal, finding evidential gaps in the prosecution's case regarding possession and knowledge of the drugs.
What was the outcome of Pendakwa Raya [Timbalan Pendakwa Raya (TPR), Jabatan Peguam Negara] v 1. ) MU...?
<p>This appeal was heard together with W-05(LB)-401-09/2023 involving the same accused persons charged with drug trafficking involving cannabis, metha...