[Public Prosecutor vs Rutinin Bin Sulaiman – K42-60-2010]
The quality of the recording of the statements was in doubt. The
second set of statements was recorded at 10 p.m.
witnesses could have been under pressure.
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Therefore
There was also a
question whether others had access to the computer.
5. The investigation focused on “technicalities”.
There was no
investigation on the sender of the offensive posting.
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Grounds of appeal
The primary ground of appeal is that the prosecution had adduced sufficient
evidence to support the elements of the offence in question and therefore the
Sessions Court Judge should have called for the defence of the accused.
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Decision
Section 233(1) (b) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 which
is the offence creating provision reads as follows:
233. Improper use of network facilities or network service, etc.
(1) A person who-
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(b) initiates
a communication
using
any applications
service,
whether
continuously, repeatedly or otherwise, during which communication may or may
not ensue, with or without disclosing his identity and with intent to annoy, abuse,
threaten or harass any person at any number or electronic address, commits an
offence.
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