Karpal Singh's widow allowed to appeal his sedition conviction


PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has allowed the widow of the late Karpal Singh to proceed with the appeal against his sedition conviction and the RM4,000 fine imposed by the High Court.

A three-member panel chaired by Justice Datuk Aziah Ali granted the application by Gurmit Kaur, who is also the administrator of her late husband's estate, to act as substitute appellant.

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