High Court's decision to free man of dangerous driving charge upheld


PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The Court of Appeal upheld a High Court's decision on Monday (Sept 27) to acquit a technician for dangerous driving, resulting in the death of a pillion rider six years ago.

The decision by a three-member bench led by Justice Datuk Has Zanah Mehat was a majority decision in dismissing the prosecution's appeal to set aside the High Court's verdict to acquit Mohamad 'Atif Izzat Ajizi.

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