Court upholds torture victim's award


PUTRAJAYA: The Government and police have been ordered to pay more than RM300,000 to a lorry driver who was tortured during interrogation.

Court of Appeal judge Justice Zaharah Ibrahim, who chaired a three-man panel, affirmed the award given to B. Prabakar, 33.

The Star 6.6 DEAL: 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.04/month

Billed as RM 9.04 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Courts & Crime , taxi driver , abuse

Next In Nation

16 years overdue: New school building in Kota Marudu still in limbo
Jaslinda found SAR team notes in Kem Air Busok, says Bomba
State polls: DAP to contest 17 seats in Johor, 11 in Negri, says Loke
PM Anwar urges community leaders to stay patient amid development challenges
MACC uncovers false claims involving RM9mil Daya Kerjaya 2.0 funds
Domestic Trade Ministry calls for more partners to join food bank initiative
Traffic slow-moving on major highways as holiday break comes to an end
Man in his 50s found drowned near Serendah health clinic
Terengganu MACC reaches target, proof of its anti-corruption commitment
Police probing viral video of Myanmar national with blue MyKad

Others Also Read