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The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Court of Appeal dismisses ex-student's bullying lawsuit appeal
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a former special education student seeking damages and declaratory relief over alleged bullying and insufficient educational support. The appellant, now 27, has ADHD and Asperger's Syndrome. A three-member bench, comprising Justices Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, Datuk Azmi Ariffin, and Datuk Faizah Jamaludin, ruled that the appellant failed to substantiate his claims against the school, principal, Malaysian government, and Education Ministry. The lawsuit, filed in 2017, alleged negligence leading to physical and verbal abuse. The appellate court upheld the High Court's February 2023 decision, citing insufficient evidence. Justice Mohd Nazlan noted the appellant did not testify, and his adoptive mother's testimony was deemed hearsay. 'The alleged assailant was neither named in the suit nor called as a witness,' he said. While condemning bullying, the court found no proof of victimisation. Justice Mohd Nazlan emphasised schools' duty of care but found no breaches in this case. The appellant had claimed repeated bullying, including being tied to his bed and spat on, with no action taken despite complaints. - Bernama
Barnama
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Appeals Court Reinstates Ex-judge's Six-month Jail Term, RM25,000 Fine For Bribery
PUTRAJAYA, April 25 (Bernama) -- The Court of Appeal today reinstated the Shah Alam Sessions Court's decision, sentencing a former Sessions Court judge to six months' imprisonment and imposing a RM25,000 fine for accepting bribes in connection with court proceedings. A three-judge panel, chaired by Justice Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, upheld the Sessions Court's sentence after allowing the public prosecutor's final appeal to overturn the Shah Alam High Court's decision on July 31, 2023, which had reduced Azmil Muntapha Abas' sentence to one day's imprisonment and a RM12,000 fine. In a unanimous decision, Justice Mohd Nazlan said corruption was a serious offence that undermined economic growth and denied the people their right to efficient services. 'What is even more serious in this case is that the offence was committed by a civil servant who was serving as a Sessions Court judge and entrusted with judicial responsibilities. 'This certainly betrays the trust of responsibility, erodes public confidence in the integrity of the judicial institution, and undermines the country's justice system,' he said. The panel included Justices Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan and Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh. Justice Mohd Nazlan said that after reviewing the appeal record, the court found that the Sessions Court judge had given due consideration to both the mitigating and aggravating factors, as well as the relevant sentencing principles, before handing down the sentence. 'There was an error in the High Court's reasoning in replacing the six-month jail sentence with one day, which did not justify interfering with the Sessions Court's ruling,' he said. He said the sentence imposed by the Sessions Court judge was proportionate, fair, reasonable and not excessive.
Malay Mail
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Corrupt ex-judge to serve six-month jail term after Court of Appeal reinstates sentence
PUTRAJAYA, April 25 — The Court of Appeal today reinstated the Shah Alam Sessions Court's decision, sentencing a former Sessions Court judge to six months' imprisonment and imposing a RM25,000 fine for accepting bribes in connection with court proceedings. A three-judge panel, chaired by Justice Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, upheld the Sessions Court's sentence after allowing the public prosecutor's final appeal to overturn the Shah Alam High Court's decision on July 31, 2023, which had reduced the sentence to one day's imprisonment and a RM12,000 fine. In a unanimous decision, Justice Mohd Nazlan said corruption was a serious offence that undermined economic growth and denied the people their right to efficient services. 'What is even more serious in this case is that the offence was committed by a civil servant who was serving as a Sessions Court judge and entrusted with judicial responsibilities. 'This certainly betrays the trust of responsibility, erodes public confidence in the integrity of the judicial institution, and undermines the country's justice system,' he said. The panel included Justices Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan and Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh. Justice Mohd Nazlan said that after reviewing the appeal record, the court found that the Sessions Court judge had given due consideration to both the mitigating and aggravating factors, as well as the relevant sentencing principles, before handing down the sentence. 'There was an error in the High Court's reasoning in replacing the six-month jail sentence with one day, which did not justify interfering with the Sessions Court's ruling,' he said. He said the sentence imposed by the Sessions Court judge was proportionate, fair, reasonable and not excessive. 'Therefore, the court allows the prosecution's appeal. The sentence imposed by the High Court is set aside, and the Sessions Court's sentence of six months' imprisonment and a RM25,000 fine, in default of six months' jail, is upheld. 'The court also orders a committal warrant to be issued and the respondent (Azmil Muntapha) to be detained immediately,' said Justice Mohd Nazlan. It is understood that Azmil Muntapha will be taken to Kajang Prison. — Bernama
New Straits Times
25-04-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Appeals Court reinstates ex-judges' six-month jail term, RM25,000 fine for robbery
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today reinstated the Shah Alam Sessions Court's decision to sentence a former Sessions Court judge to six months' imprisonment and impose a RM25,000 fine for accepting bribes in connection with court proceedings. A three-judge panel, chaired by Justice Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, upheld the Sessions Court's sentence after allowing the public prosecutor's final appeal to overturn the Shah Alam High Court's decision on July 31, 2023, which had reduced the sentence to one day's imprisonment and a RM12,000 fine. In a unanimous decision, Justice Mohd Nazlan said corruption was a serious offence that undermined economic growth and denied the people their right to efficient services. "What is even more serious in this case is that the offence was committed by a civil servant who was serving as a Sessions Court judge and entrusted with judicial responsibilities. "This certainly betrays the trust of responsibility, erodes public confidence in the integrity of the judicial institution, and undermines the country's justice system," he said. The panel included Justices Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan and Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh. Justice Mohd Nazlan said after reviewing the appeal record, the court found that the Sessions Court judge had given due consideration to both the mitigating and aggravating factors, as well as the relevant sentencing principles, before handing down the sentence. "There was an error in the High Court's reasoning in replacing the six-month jail sentence with one day, which did not justify interfering with the Sessions Court's ruling," he said. He said the sentence imposed by the Sessions Court judge was proportionate, fair, reasonable and not excessive. "Therefore, the court allows the prosecution's appeal. The sentence imposed by the High Court is set aside, and the Sessions Court's sentence of six months' imprisonment and a RM25,000 fine, in default of six months' jail, is upheld. "The court also orders a committal warrant to be issued and the respondent (Azmil Muntapha) to be detained immediately," said Justice Mohd Nazlan. It is understood that Azmil Muntapha will be taken to Kajang Prison.
The Sun
25-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Appeals Court reinstates ex-judge's six-month jail term, RM25,000 fine for bribery
PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal today reinstated the Shah Alam Sessions Court's decision, sentencing a former Sessions Court judge to six months' imprisonment and imposing a RM25,000 fine for accepting bribes in connection with court proceedings. A three-judge panel, chaired by Justice Datuk Mohd Nazlan Mohd Ghazali, upheld the Sessions Court's sentence after allowing the public prosecutor's final appeal to overturn the Shah Alam High Court's decision on July 31, 2023, which had reduced the sentence to one day's imprisonment and a RM12,000 fine. In a unanimous decision, Justice Mohd Nazlan said corruption was a serious offence that undermined economic growth and denied the people their right to efficient services. 'What is even more serious in this case is that the offence was committed by a civil servant who was serving as a Sessions Court judge and entrusted with judicial responsibilities. 'This certainly betrays the trust of responsibility, erodes public confidence in the integrity of the judicial institution, and undermines the country's justice system,' he said. The panel included Justices Datuk Mohamed Zaini Mazlan and Datuk Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh. Justice Mohd Nazlan said that after reviewing the appeal record, the court found that the Sessions Court judge had given due consideration to both the mitigating and aggravating factors, as well as the relevant sentencing principles, before handing down the sentence. 'There was an error in the High Court's reasoning in replacing the six-month jail sentence with one day, which did not justify interfering with the Sessions Court's ruling,' he said. He said the sentence imposed by the Sessions Court judge was proportionate, fair, reasonable and not excessive. 'Therefore, the court allows the prosecution's appeal. The sentence imposed by the High Court is set aside, and the Sessions Court's sentence of six months' imprisonment and a RM25,000 fine, in default of six months' jail, is upheld. 'The court also orders a committal warrant to be issued and the respondent (Azmil Muntapha) to be detained immediately,' said Justice Mohd Nazlan. It is understood that Azmil Muntapha will be taken to Kajang Prison.
