PETALING JAYA: The High Court has rejected the application to overturn the neglect charge against Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin’s parents, which alleged that their actions two years ago could have physically harmed their autistic child.
Judge Roszianayati Ahmad made this ruling on Tuesday (March 4) after dismissing the motion filed by Zaim Ikhwan Zahari and his wife, Ismanira Abdul Manaf, reported Sinar Harian.
"The charge against the two accused is not flawed. Therefore, this notice application is dismissed," he said.
Following this, the case trial at the Petaling Jaya Sessions Court will take place as scheduled on March 11.
On 13 June 13, 2024, the 30-year-old couple pleaded not guilty to a joint charge of neglecting their son, Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matiin, aged 6, in a manner likely to cause physical harm while in their custody.
The offence was allegedly committed around Jalan PJU Damansara Damai from 12pm on Dec 5, 2023, to 9.55pm the next day.
The charge was made under Section 31(1)(a) of the Children Act 2001 and is punishable under Section 31(1) of the same act read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code.
On December 6, 2023, Zayn Rayyan was found dead in a stream near the Pangsapuri Idaman area, Damansara Damai, at 10 pm.
The victim was previously reported missing before being found lying about 200 metres from his residential block.
On January 21, the couple filed a notice of motion at the High Court here to quash the charges on the grounds that the charges did not disclose any offence under Section 31 of the act.
They also applied to be released and released immediately.
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