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The Sun
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Appeal against Selangor DAP Wanita leader's acquittal withdrawn
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor DAP Wanita secretary, Nalina Nair Rama Krishnan, remains acquitted of a disorderly conduct charge, for allegedly causing a disturbance at a police station here four years ago. During today's proceedings at the High Court, deputy public prosecutor Noor Dayana Mohamad informed Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin that the prosecution was withdrawing its appeal against the Magistrate's Court decision to acquit and discharge the 36-year-old on Aug 10, 2023. 'In light of the withdrawal, the prosecution's appeal is hereby dismissed,' said Judge Muhammad Jamil. Also present was Nalina's counsel, Farida Mohamad. On Aug 10, 2023, Magistrate Nadia Othman acquitted and discharged Nalina after finding that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case against her at the close of its proceedings. Nalina was charged under Section 90 of the Police Act 1967 for allegedly committing the offence at the lobby of the Dang Wangi district police headquarters at 9 pm on Aug 19 Aug 2021. Speaking to reporters outside the court, Nalina expressed gratitude to her legal team for their unwavering commitment and courage in defending her.
The Star
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Prosecution withdraws appeal against acquittal of Nalina Nair for disorderly conduct
KUALA LUMPUR: Selangor DAP Wanita secretary Nalina Nair Rama Krishnan remains free of a charge of rioting and disorderly conduct at a police station four years ago. This is following the prosecution withdrawing its appeal against the Magistrate's Court's decision that acquitted Nalina Nair on Aug 10, 2023. Deputy public prosecutor Noor Dayana Mohamad informed High Court judge Justice Muhammad Jamil Hussin that the prosecution was no longer pursuing the appeal when the case was brought up in court here on Wednesday (May 7). "The prosecution's appeal is hereby withdrawn," Justice Muhammad Jamil said. Nalina Nair was represented by lawyer Farida Mohamad during the proceedings. On Aug 10, 2023, magistrate Nadia Othman acquitted Nalina Nair after finding the prosecution failed to prove prima facie at the end of the prosecution's case. On Aug 26, 2021, Nalina Nair was charged with rioting, disorderly behaviour or hurling insults at the lobby area of the Dang Wangi police headquarters here at 9pm on Aug 19, 2021. The charge was under Section 90 of the Police Act 1967, which carries a maximum of RM500 or six months imprisonment or both. A total of five prosecution witnesses were called to testify at the trial.
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Court upholds acquittal of Selangor DAP Women's Secretary over police station incident
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today upheld the magistrate's court decision to acquit and discharge Selangor DAP Women's secretary Nalina Nair Rama Krishnan of charges related to rioting and behaving indecently at a police station four years ago. Deputy public prosecutor Noor Dayana Mohamad informed the court that the prosecution was withdrawing its appeal against the lower court's decision on Aug 10, 2023, which had freed Nalina. Nalina's lawyer, Farida Mohamad, informed the court that the defence had no objections to the prosecution's decision to withdraw the appeal. Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin then dismissed the prosecution's appeal. On Aug 21, 2021, Nalina, together with an activist, claimed trial when they were accused of committing the offence when they were detained for participating in a candlelight vigil at Dataran Merdeka. On Aug 10, 2023, the magistrate's court discharged and acquitted the duo without calling for their defence, after finding that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case at the end of the prosecution's case. Nalina was accused of committing the offence at the lobby of the Dang Wangi district police headquarters here at 9pm on Aug19, 2021. She was charged under Section 90 of the Police Act 1967 and punishable under Section 94 of the same Act, which carries a maximum fine of RM500, imprisonment of up to six months, or both, upon conviction. Speaking to reporters after the proceedings, Nalina expressed her gratitude to her legal team, describing them as extraordinary in their committed and courageous defence of her case. She said the decision was a result of their tireless efforts and belonged to everyone who continues to uphold human rights and civil liberties. On Aug 19, 31 individuals were detained for participating in a candlelight vigil at Dataran Merdeka in honouring those who died from Covid-19.
