DARSHN RAJ A/L RAJAGOPAL v Pendakwa Raya

wa-42h-10-09-2024 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 13 July 2025 • WA-42H-10-09/2024 • 6 min read

Catchwords

Criminal Justice - appeal against sentence allowed - reduction of sentence - principle of proportionality when sentencing accused not followed by sessions court judge.

Judges (1)

Muniandy a/l Kannyappan Delivered

Counsel (3)

M. Sofian & Co. Firm Joshua Tee Counsel Prosecution Muhammad Soffian bin Jamaludin Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

Pendakwa Raya Respondent Darshn Raj a/l Rajagopal Appellant

Case Significance

DARSHN RAJ A/L RAJAGOPAL v Pendakwa Raya is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated July 13, 2025 (citation: wa-42h-10-09-2024). The case was decided by Muniandy a/l Kannyappan.

Key issues: Criminal Justice - appeal against sentence allowed - reduction of sentence - principle of proportionality when sentencing accused not followed by sessions court judge..

What was the outcome of DARSHN RAJ A/L RAJAGOPAL v Pendakwa Raya?

DARSHN RAJ A/L RAJAGOPAL v Pendakwa Raya is a High Court decision dated July 13, 2025. The case was heard by Muniandy a/l Kannyappan. See the full judgment for details.

Statutes Cited

Penal Code (Cap 574)

Judgment

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Read on eJudgment

Source: eJudgment (wa-42h-10-09-2024)