A-GC appeals acquittal of teenager in Bandar Utama schoolgirl murder case
SHAH ALAM: The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has filed an appeal against the High Court's decision to acquit and discharge a 15-year-old boy accused of murdering a 16-year-old schoolgirl at a secondary school in Bandar Utama last year.
SHAH ALAM: The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) has filed an appeal against the High Court's decision to acquit a 15-year-old boy accused of murdering a schoolmate in Bandar Utama. The AGC submitted a notice to the Court of Appeal on Tuesday. On September 14, Judge Adlin Abdul Majid discharged the teenager after concluding he suffered from a mental state at the time of the incident.
The court also ordered the teen to receive treatment at Hospital Bahagia Ulu Kinta, Perak, with Sultan of Selangor's permission. The accused faced charges under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which could result in death or imprisonment, including whipping. However, Section 97(1) of the Child Act 2001 prohibits the death penalty for individuals under 18 years old.
The teenager's attorney, Kitson Foong, stated that the court recognized the successful defense based on Section 84 of the Penal Code, which pertains to unsoundness of mind, both medically and legally.
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