This article highlights some of the most noteworthy court cases in Malaysia during 2024, including a dismissal of an appeal in the Cradle Fund CEO murder case, a challenge to Kelantan Shariah law, a ruling on the unilateral conversion of children, and a former prime minister facing trial for corruption.
In 2024, Malaysia witnessed a series of high-profile court cases ' decision, including some that were unexpected. Highlights of the most significant court cases that took place in Malaysia this year. 1.
Court dismisses prosecution's appeal to reverse acquittal of wife, two teens in Cradle Fund CEO murder case Samirah Muzaffar and two teenagers who were previously acquitted of murdering former Cradle Fund chief executive Nazrin Hassan saw the Court of Appeal rule in their favour, when it dismissed the prosecution’s challenge to the High Court's decision to acquit the trio without their defence being called. 2. Daughter of lawyer challenges Kelantan Shariah law Lawyer Nik Elin Zurina Nik Abdul Rashid and her daughter Tengku Yasmin Nastasha Abdul Rahman both challenged the constitutionality and validity of the Kelantan Shariah Criminal Code (l) Enactment 2019, arguing that the Kelantan state legislative assembly had overstepped its powers and that the Kelantan State Legislature has no authority to enact laws already covered by federal statutes. On May 14, the Federal Court upheld the Court of Appeal’s ruling in favour of Hindu mother Loh Siew Hong over the unilateral conversion of her Hindu children to Islam by their Muslim convert father. The apex court ruling, delivered by Tengku Maimun, brought an end to Loh’s years-long legal battle to have their conversion declared unconstitutional. 4. Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin to face trial over corruption charges Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin must now face trial over four power abuse charges involving RM232.5 million bribes, after the Court of Appeal rejected his bid to overturn his High Court acquittal. Muhyiddin had wanted to restore his acquittal by the High Court, which struck out the four charges against him in August 2023
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