{
  "id": 6677275,
  "title": "When remand or further remand is not necessary for the purpose of investigation, a suspect should be released — Hafiz Hassan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/when-remand-or-further-remand-is-not-necessary-for-the-purpose-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T00:55:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/what-you-think/2026/09/11/when-remand-or-further-remand-is-not-necessary-for-the-purpose-of-investigation-a-suspect-should-be-released-hafiz-hassan/234766"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 9, 1996, 67 people were arrested by the police during an alleged demonstration at Asia Hotel in Kuala Lumpur. The suspects were initially remanded under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) from November 10 to November 13. Following this, an application was made to the magistrate on November 13 for an extension of the detention period for 10 suspects, requesting an additional 10 days until November 22. The magistrate approved the request, citing insufficient time for the police to complete their investigation. However, an urgent appeal was made on the same day to have the magistrate's order reviewed by the High Court under Section 323 of the CPC. The High Court Judge K C Vohrah, then, examined the proceedings and found that the magistrate had not fully understood Section 117 of the CPC and the related case law. The magistrate had not received a copy of the investigation diary as required by Section 119 of the CPC, which was a critical requirement for allowing further detention. Furthermore, the judge ruled that the magistrate should have thoroughly examined the necessity for remand and the duration of detention, as the liberty of the individual is at stake and the decision must be justifiable under Section 117 and Article 5(4) of the Federal Constitution. The magistrate's order was deemed misconceived, and the application for further remand was rejected. This decision highlights the importance of adhering to legal provisions and ensuring that detention orders are justified and limited to the necessities of the investigation.",
  "summary": "SEPTEMBER 11 — This year is the 30th anniversary of the case of Re The Detention of R Sivarasa & Ors [1996].The fa...",
  "key_points": [
    "67 people arrested on November 9, 1996, during a demonstration.",
    "Magistrate extended detention for 10 suspects, citing investigation delay.",
    "High Court judge rejected further remand, emphasizing legal necessity."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}